Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
1. Make daily rounds to observe patients and nursing care (especially men are shaven, proper positioning, and staff performance).
2. Addresses issues concerning staff members (i.e. CNA’s) and takes initiative processing in disciplinary action when needed.
3. Must wear protective equipment as required per department policy and procedure.
4. Review the Nursing Care Plan reflecting physical, emotional, restorative, rehabilitative, teaching, and goals for the resident.
5. Provides for quality resident care by utilizing the abilities and capabilities of staff members.
6. Assists and directs CNA’s in organization and completion of workload to meet the needs of the residents, including but not limited to lifting, transferring, repositioning, etc.
7. Integrates the Nursing Plan with the medical care prescribed.
8. Provides for the proper transcription and execution of physical orders.
9. Orders medication from pharmacy.
10. Controls the counting of narcotics, barbiturates, and counter medications and the proper recording.
11. Providing for an accurate syringe count and record.
12. Order supplies for the nursing unit.
13. Responsible for proper and accurate documentation and maintenance of clinical records.
14. Participates in the development of non-professional personnel through orientation and Inservice Programs.
15. Evaluates resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revision based on nursing needs.
16. Arranges schedule to allow for supervisor and evaluation of performance of all nursing personnel on the unit.
17. Provide direct resident care when needed