The duties of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

? Continually assesses and documents the resident’s physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.

? Develops and organizes a care plan for each resident utilizing all members of the health care team, standards of care, state and federal regulations, and facility policies and procedures.

? Delivers resident care according to the plan of care.

? Evaluate outcomes daily to ensure quality of care.

? Documents resident status, nursing interventions, and outcomes of care.

? Assists the physician in all areas regarding resident care management.

? Teaches, guides, and leads co-workers, residents and their families utilizing his/her knowledge and evaluates the success of such teaching in providing quality care. Utilizes Krames.

? Teach the guest Cardiac program and the Respiratory program as outlined.

? Is accountable for all nursing judgments and care rendered to residents by self and staff members under supervision.

? Able to designate and assign tasks to co-workers based on resident needs and facility policies.

? Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment according to facility rules and regulations.

? Actively participates in in-service programs to upgrade knowledge and quality of care.

? Strives to understand all new developments in nursing concepts and apply them to the resident's situations.

Must meet the educational/experience requirements of the position

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, guests, families, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public

Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order and safety

Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle guests based on whatever level at which they are currently functioning

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.

Must be able to relate information concerning a guest’s condition