Ensure resident care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders, and administrative policies; observe, report, and record vital signs, symptoms, and conditions of residents, and initiate remedial health measures where appropriate.
Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care.
Assess residents and develop, implement, review, and evaluate resident care plans.
Monitor residents’ health, note changes in condition, and assess need for referral to doctors; process and implement physician orders.
Organize and direct functions and activities related to provision of care to residents, including restorative and palliative care as required.
Interpret and implement established policies, procedures, and regulations.
Plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of nursing and personal care staff assigned to the unit.