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• Ensure that the individual service plan is followed; administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physician.
• Make meaningful rounds to all residents, utilizing service plans; make rounds with physicians and record visits on charts.
• Administer all intramuscular, sub‑cutaneous injections; perform all in‑house testing procedures; take and record vital signs.
• Document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status.
• Work with Activity Director, DON, and Nurse Aides in carrying out the activities program.
• Receive or place calls to physicians and follow through with physician’s orders.
• Handle the preparation and administration of prescribed medications.
• Order all new medications and refills; administer all medications and chart.
• Chart on shift in accordance with facility policy, state guidelines and residents status.
• Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluid intake; report persistent unresolved problems to physician and/or DON or appropriate discipline.
• Timely and accurately prepare incident reports.
• Timely and accurately complete admission assessments and appropriate discharge documentation.
• Supervise residents who self‑administer medication while following community and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
• Respect residents’ confidentiality.
• Be familiar and comfortable with emergency equipment and procedures.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and safe working practices.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co‑workers.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a LVN (LPN) or RN license.
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their application required.
• Working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards required.
• Knowledge of principles and methods involved in in‑service instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel, in demonstrating techniques and methods of patient‑care services, and instruction of resident’s needs required.
• Requires familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns; knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary to administer medication and treatment as prescribed by physician; knowledge of medications and possible side effects.
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis and physically able to help residents who require physical assistance.
• Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer related tasks with specific equipment and software applications required.
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• May require experience with caring for residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory care areas of the community.

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Quoted pay rates include bonuses paid by the communities.