Job Description: Nurse (LPN or RN)

The nurse is responsible for the prescribed care of our residents
and coordinates with the resident aides to direct care of our residents.

Reports to: Administrator and/or Director of Resident Care

Status: Hourly, Part-Time or Full-Time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructs and supervises resident care aides in various procedures to provide effective care

• Promotes safety in care and surroundings

• Transcribes and communicates doctor’s orders

• Initiates contact with physician, family and emergency services in event
  of resident’s illness in order to provide essential care

• Properly administers and stores medications according to state regulations

• Updates monthly MARs

• Prepares weekly lab orders

• Assesses residents upon admission to or return from a hospital stay

• Obtains monthly vital signs

• Coordinates resident appointments and prepares documents to expedite medical care

• Participates in resident’s plan of care by implementing, evaluating and monitoring support plans to enhance quality of life

• Participates in staff in-services to promote health awareness for the resident

• Promotes independence and provides emotional support

• Represents the Administrator (in the event of absence from the facility) by taking initial steps in resolving problems or conflicts involving staff, resident
  or family member

• Promotes Mt. Assisi Place quality standards