Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to residents; directs and supervises nursing care given by Registered Practical Nurse and Personal Support Worker within an assigned unit.
Plan, direct and coordinate all activities necessary for the management of the unit.
Work closely with the Director of Nursing, attending physician, nurse managers, recreation, dietary and other ancillary personnel.
Provide nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, physicians' orders, established standards and recognized nursing principles.
Assess residents' conditions through recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs and institute remedial health measures where appropriate.
Assume responsibility for the nursing care of acutely ill residents; assist the physician in diagnostic and therapeutic measures.