• Must hold a current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Obtain report from nurse being relieved and record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Administer medications as ordered on the Electronic Medication Administration Record in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitor residents for drug effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
• Document resident care related to medication administration, related monitoring, effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
• Notify physician of changes in residents' condition, weight, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal lab/X-ray results and any other unusual observations.
• Document physician notifications and follow up according to facility policy.
• Complete and document comprehensive assessments of residents needs related to medication administration as assigned. 
• Identify resident problems and emergency situation and initiate emergency care and "life-saving" measures in the absence of a physician.