· Provide leadership skills and problem solving for all aspects or resident care.

• Identify and provide for the total nursing needs of the individual resident and initiate changes in the nursing care plan when indicated.
• Administer the treatments and medications ordered by the attending physician.
• Observe and record reactions, signs and symptoms together with an evaluation of the resident’s progress.
• Supervise and delegate care given by auxiliary nursing personnel.
• Attend and participate in nursing conferences at beginning, during and end of duty, to exchange information on assigned residents.
• Assist the physician in carrying out diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures where required.
• Maintain an accurate record of the medical treatment and medications administered and performed.
• Promote resident acceptance of the medical treatment and nursing care program and teach the practice of good health habits

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To plan, organize and participate in total nursing care to meet individual resident’s needs in accordance
with the philosophy, objectives and policies of the home. This is a leadership role within the organization.

REGULAR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide leadership skills and problem solving for all aspects or resident care.

• Identify and provide for the total nursing needs of the individual resident and initiate changes in the nursing care plan when indicated.
• Administer the treatments and medications ordered by the attending physician.
• Observe and record reactions, signs and symptoms together with an evaluation of the resident’s progress.
• Supervise and delegate care given by auxiliary nursing personnel.
• Attend and participate in nursing conferences at beginning, during and end of duty, to exchange information on assigned residents.
• Assist the physician in carrying out diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures where required.
• Maintain an accurate record of the medical treatment and medications administered and performed.
• Promote resident acceptance of the medical treatment and nursing care program and teach the practice of good health habits.

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HR-7.5, P. 2/3

• Co-operate with other members of the care team and personnel of other departments in providing total resident care based on the nursing process.
• Attend nursing staff meetings and committees and actively participate in the in-service education programs.
• Develop and maintain good public relations and an effective working relationship with residents, the general public, other employees, and the attending physicians.
• Contribute to the welfare of the resident by providing a comfortable, orderly, clean and safe environment.
• Contribute to the Quality of Service Program by suggesting and participating in resident care reviews.
• Assist in maintaining residential care for the residents by allowing them to make choices and decisions for themselves.
• Functions as a Case Manager for the Care Plan of residents assigned to you and expand that role as needed.
• Receive annual certification in First Aid and CPR totaling six hours of on-site training.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in direction/supervision of nursing care staff. Act in absence of the Director of Care.
• Provide for scheduling in an emergency basis.
• Provide for supplies an emergency basis.
• Provide regular and special reports as required.

SPECIAL DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Participate in and contribute to health programs in the home and community. Maintain liaison with the nursing staff from nearby institutions, nursing associations and Nursing Home Services.
· Participate in the planning of any building or renovation programs affecting nursing departments.
· These job duties are only the basic and prime duties of the job; related and allied duties will be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the Home.
· Provide and/or assist with orientation of new equipment and supplies required for the care of residents including drugs and medicines, medical and surgical supplies, office supplies and teaching aids.
HR-7.5, P. 3/3

NURSING HOME RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the absence of the Director of Care and/or Administrator to assume responsibility as employers representative for all managerial tasks.
• Maintain good public relations and an effective working relationship with residents the general public, other departments and the visiting physician.
• Participate in the presentation of teaching and orientation programs for the nursing staff.
  · The R.N. supervisor delegates tasks to subordinate staff. The R. N. is responsible to ensure that all duties are adhered to: i.e. break periods, care being provided and leaving work early.
  · If the R.N. discovers that the tasks are not being delivered to her satisfaction, she must speak to the caregiver(s) and document the incident.
  · The R.N. is responsible to address and document immediately any form of verbal abuse to the resident or verbal abuse between staff members.
  · The R. N. is responsible to address and document immediately any/all inappropriate behavior of staff.
  · The R.N. is responsible to address and document immediately insubordination of any kind.
  · The R.N. is responsible to document immediately all details in regards to resident abrasions/bruises, etc.
  WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal
  LINE OF PROMOTION: FROM: Direct Hiring
  TO: Registered Nurse
  SUPERVISED BY: Director of Care and reports to DOC or
  Administrator
  WORKERS SUPERVISED: All assigned subordinate staff
  QUALIFICATIONS: - Successful completion of an approved course in Nursing.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the NANB
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.
• Good previous work record, including attendance
  It is the responsibility of all employees’ to take every reasonable precaution to ensure the health & safety of people and abide by the health & safety policies of the Home.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $29.00-$50.00 per hour
  Work Location: In person
  Expected start date: 2025-08-1