Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

The duties required of emergency staff shall include but are not limited to as follows:
1.--Supervise professional and ancillary employees in the administration of efficient nursing care of
residents and makes recommendations to the nursing administrator and nurse shift supervisor.
2.--Provide counsel and applies procedures to safeguard life and health.
3.--Provide first level supervision and evaluation to the nursing care staff.
4.--Document, communicate, and report administrative and clinical issues in a clear and concise manner
to appropriate personnel.
5.--Assess, plan interventions, evaluate and implement resident plans of care.
6.--Ensure updates are specific and timely.
7.--Confer with licensed personnel regarding resident conditions, changes in care needs, treatment,
notification of health care providers (MD/ARNP), and disposition to external facility.
8.--Assign clinical staff based on knowledge, skills, and expertise to meet identified resident/patient care
needs.
9.--Participate in all aspects of direct care including responding to emergency situations.
10.--Make essential entries on essential records.
11.--Participate in staff education and serve as a preceptor in new employee orientation.
12.--Administer medication and treatment as prescribed.
13.--Accept and account for prescription drugs and related paraphernalia.
14.--Explain medication purpose, dosage, and possible side effects to patients.
15.--Participate as a member of patient's individual treatment team.
16.--Attend in-service training programs.
17.--Participate in drills for and responds to facility emergencies.
18.--Utilize standard infection control procedures.