Nurse Job Description Job Title :

Nurse Reports to :

Director of Nursing FLSA Status :

Exempt Position Summary As a Nurse, reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, you will provide direct care of residents by providing healthcare & optimal living conditions for seniors in a loving, caring and nurturing environment in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. This position is responsible for the health needs of the residents and maintaining the well-being and overall experience of the residents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following : Directly supports the Director of Nursing by providing on-call relief. Oversees and ensures the delivery of quality care and services to our residents in compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and resident assessments. Ensures the delivery of care to residents to ensure that emotional, physical, psychological and safety needs are met through all program services and activities. Ensures infection control, pharmaceutical and physical/chemical restraining policies and procedures are followed. Administers medications and/or treatments for all or a selected group of residents, adhering to facility policies and procedures. Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices. Oversees and assures completion of any required documentation in the resident's medical record. Completes accident and incident reports, and monthly infection control logs according to facility policy. Maintains current knowledge of scope of practice for self and others and recognize legal implications when making nursing judgments. Informs the Director of Nursing, or other appropriate staff regarding changes in resident physical, emotional or behavioral status, orally and via the Stop and Watch tool. Initiates and contributes to the plan of care for residents, according to resident needs and policy, to promote continuity of care from admission through discharge or transfer. In the absence of the Director of Nursing the Nurse will be responsible for the overall nursing operations of the facility. Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.