Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Emergency Staff Duties

The duties required of emergency staff shall include but are not limited to the following:

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.