Medication Nurse

SUMMARY: The Nurse administers medications to residents and ensures professional, compassionate and quality care for all residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and administers medications as ordered by a physician and under the supervision of the delegating nurse.
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)
• Supports resident care plan.
• Facilitates and/or participates in resident group activities and resident care conferences.
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests.
• Maintains professional approach to responsibilities (uniform, start times, absenteeism, confidentiality, communication with residents, family members, other staff members and vendors, and daily work responsibilities).
• Supports new resident welcome and assimilation process.
• Monitors residents for changes in condition and reports changes to delegating nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.