RN

Summary: Under the direction of Director Of Nursing, plans, directs, and coordinates nursing care for the residents. Supervises direct care staff in the performance of resident care. Observes residents for changes in condition, and reports changes to physician. Documents all pertinent resident information, according to facility policy. Maintains strict confidentiality in all resident matters.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee resident care.

• Assess resident condition.

• Supervise direct care staff.

• Communicate with physician about any changes in residents condition.

• Document according to facility policy.

• Understand and maintain confidentiality and HIPAA.

• Assess need for PRN medication and advise CMA to administer medication.

• Perform ordered treatments.

• Assess need for additional treatments.

• Check blood sugar levels and administer insulin as ordered.

• Administer injections as ordered.

• Maintain precise and accurate standards in all aspects of resident care.

• Understand Bethany Home Association policies on abuse prevention, safety, fire safety, severe weather safety and emergency operation plan.

• Practice infection control according to Bethany Home Association policy.

• Completes in-service training assigned and attends nurses meetings.

• All other duties as assigned.