As a member of the peopleCare nursing team, this position provides for all aspects of nursing care and directs the work of nursing and personal care staff in the assigned unit. In performing these duties, the individual may assume the duties of charge nurse in an assigned unit. The position ensures all legislative standards, company policies and procedures and rule and regulations are adhered to in a professional manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that all nursing practices and conduct align with legislative requirements, resident plan of care and established nursing standards.
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care by assessing residents, monitoring vital signs, documenting health changes, and implementing tailored care plans that promote resident well-being.
- Administer prescribed medications accurately, observe and document their effects on residents, and ensure the secure handling of drugs and controlled substances.