- Administers medication to residents, following established procedures.
- Documents administration of medication in a timely manner, following established procedures.
- Takes prescribed action to safeguard prescription medication(s) under his or her control.
- Assesses and evaluates residents (usually while administering medication), being alert for changes in resident's health, alertness, or comfort. Communicates these changes to the Shift Coordinator and resident's physician.
- Receives and implements Physician's Orders according to established policies and procedures.
- Documents incidental events significant to the resident's condition and care planning decisions.
- Participates in resident status reports using established practices by receiving information from off-going shift and giving information to the on-coming shift.
- Monitors and directs activities of the Nurse Assistants on the leader's team. Team Leaders ensure the use of correct procedures, completion of resident care assignments, and accurate, timely charting. When Nurse Assistant's do not respond to instruction, the Team Leader immediately advises the Shift Coordinator.
- Writes Weekly Nursing Care Summaries which reflect the items listed on the care plan. Summaries are written on the day designated by the established schedules.
- Provides care described in the resident's care plan. Contributes to the care plan as requested, adding infectious situations as they occur.
- In the absence of the Shift Coordinator, the Team Leader may be assigned by the Director Nursing to supervise the shift.
- Attends and contributes to nursing staff meetings and In-services.
- Registered Nurses act as a clinical resource for their shift.
- In the absence of a Treatment Nurse, the Team Leader is responsible for wound care and documentation.
- To review the ADL documentation, charted by the CNA's.
- Position Competencies
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.