• Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing • Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals • Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients’ needs • Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients’ wellbeing • Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable. • Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards • Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure. • Observe and document patients’ responses to pertinent medications. • Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner. • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. • Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary. • Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form. • Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures. • Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment. • Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON. • Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift. • Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies. • Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner. • Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials. • Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids. • Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions.