Monday - Friday- EVENING SHIFT
• Coordinate and participate in resident care.
• Manage and administer IVs.
• Supervise, instruct and assist Nurses, Treatment Nurses and CNAs in provision of care with prompt response to call signals.
• Make rounds and provide report.
• Perform skilled care assessments.
• Participate in orientation and on-going training of staff.
• Respond to and monitor care issues and changes in condition.
• Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence and well-being.
• Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures.
• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations.
• Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment and changes in
condition.
• Communicate with resident families/significant others regarding care.
• Coordinate preparation for new admissions.
• Coordinate and respond to medical emergencies.
• Communicate new or updated orders for rehabilitation therapies.
• Verify laboratory test samples are obtained as ordered, results are received timely and physicians are notified
of results promptly.
• Provide resident care including carrying out physician's orders for care, providing medication and
treatment.
• Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to Director of Nursing.
• Participate in development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for
the nursing department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested
by Administrator, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Oversee direct care activities to assure care delivery is consistent and follows policies and
procedures.
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans. Review for regulatory compliance and
nursing standards.
• Assure physician orders are current, accurate, signed, and communicated to the nursing staff and
other clinical disciplines.
• Assure documentation and investigation of incidents are appropriate and monitor for accuracy and
completeness.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
• Collaborate with ancillary services for efficient, timely, and accurate delivery of services and
reports (Pharmacy, Labs, Therapies).
• Regularly communicate information and changes to staff.
• Counsel, coach, and educate employees to maintain or improve performance.
• Complete audits of the med carts, med rooms, charting/documentation and other nursing practices.
• Monitor and evaluate infection control practices.
• Participate in new employee orientation and trainings.
• Identify staffing needs