Always ensure the safety of all residents, being proactive, monitoring constantly for trip/fall hazards and maintaining clear pathways.
Provide care on assigned residents, in accordance with physician orders, always communicating clearly and patiently with residents and resident's responsible party.
Supervise and assist residents with ADL's (Activities of daily living) and monitors to ensure residents health, safety, and well-being.
Complete a thorough and accurate initial assessment. Complete follow-up assessments monthly and as needed. Document all assessments in medical record.
Administration and supervision of all medications.
Perform a two-nurse narcotic count at the beginning and end of each shift. If any discrepancy is noted Director of Nursing/Executive Director must be immediately notified.
Oversee all care provided by caregivers.
Confer with the care plan team in the development of the comprehensive care plan.
Document resident care problems, abnormal findings, and changes in resident's condition. Report to physician, supervisor, and resident/resident's responsible party.
Monitor implementation of preventive measures such as nutrition/hydration measures, and toileting/incontinence care.
Provide education to resident/representative as needed on topics concerning nutrition. preventive measures, and medications.
Provide status report to Director of Nursing weekly.