❖ Attend or participate in continuing education related to geriatric nursing. Complete all
assigned training and skills competency, as determined by the facility assessment and
facility training plans.
❖ Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfill responsibilities as
assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
❖ Obtain physician orders for care and any new/changed medications, including over the
counter (OTC) medications. Transcribe and initiate orders appropriately.
❖ Notify resident/resident’s responsible party within 2 hours of new/changed medications.
❖ Administer medication, as needed, per facility policy and licensure regulations, and
complete the appropriate documentation.
❖ Assist with transfer/discharge planning through identification of transfer/discharge needs
and providing resident/family education as needed.
❖ Use proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.
❖ Perform administrative duties as assigned.
❖ Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and
electronic communications.
❖ Report noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in
confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Report any retaliation or discrimination to HR.
❖ Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or
mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or Executive Director. Fulfill individual
responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state
agency. Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.
❖ Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or
hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
❖ Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
❖ Serve on, participate in, and attend committee meetings as required or appointed.
❖ Assist with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.
Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements
❖ Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
❖ Ability to see and hear, with or without assistive devices, to perform assigned duties.
❖ Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when
necessary.
❖ Ability to work independently, and to organize, plan, and manage time effectively to
complete assignments.
❖ Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, and ability to demonstrate knowledge
and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to meet resident needs.
❖ Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.
❖ Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.
❖ Intermediate computer skills, including ability to create documents in various programs
(Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Adobe).
❖ Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
❖ Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time.
❖ Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care.
❖ Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 25 pounds.
❖ Meet general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and
physical exams and TB testing/ TB Signs and Symptoms.
Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal
