Direct the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care center 

Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plans as required 

Complete accident/incident reports as necessary 

Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflect the care provided to the residents, as well as the residents’ responses to the care 

Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as required by center policy 

Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established policies 

Ensure that narcotics are handled in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as required by center policy and that narcotic records are accurate for your shift 

Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards 

Notify the residents’ attending physicians and next-of-kin when there is a change in the residents’ conditions or if the residents are involved in an incident or accident 

Attend and participate in all center in-service programs as required 

Daily Required Nursing evaluations and documentation  

MUST hold a current and valid LPN license in the state employed 

Long term care/post-acute care setting preferred