- Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the long-term care facility.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Nursing department.
- Must understand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must be able to knowledgeably and competently deliver basic nursing care to residents.
- Must be able to evaluate resident’s needs through ongoing assessment and revises care plan based on changes in resident’s condition.
- Must be able to provide clinical supervision to LPNs and CNAs.
- Must be able to chart appropriately and timely.
- Must practice dependable, regular attendance.
- Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.
- Must be able to Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in residents’ conditions.
- Must be able to maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Must be able to interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess resident’s condition.
- Must be able to modify resident treatment plans as indicated by residents’ responses and conditions.
- Must be able to consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans.
- Must be able to monitor all aspects of resident care, including diet and physical activity.
- Must be able to instruct individuals, families on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs.
- Must be able to prepare residents for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.
- Must be able to prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
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