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Form of workPrimary Purpose of this Position]
The primary purpose of this position is to provide skilled nursing care to residents under the medical direction of the residents' attending physician and within the scope of nursing practice for the state.
Duties and Responsibilities
Functions included but not limited to:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide skilled nursing care to residents under the medical direction of the residents' attending physician and within the scope of nursing practice for the state.
Duties and Responsibilities
Functions included but not limited to:
- Provide oversight of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and licensed nurses as directed by the Director of Nursing.
- Consult and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized resident care plans.
- Ensure initial baseline and periodic comprehensive assessments and care plans are completed within required timeframes.
- Participate in completing sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment as requested.
- Facilitate physician rounds by preparing charts, flagging areas of concern and preparing physician orders for signature; document physician visits with residents.
- Initiate requests for consultations or referrals as requested.
- Report any suspicion of a crime that may have been committed to a resident in the facility.
- Perform administrative duties by completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
