Job Description
DESCRIPTION
- Ability to monitor resident condition and notify RN Supervisor, charge nurse, and/or physician promptly of changes in resident conditions. Notifies sponsor/next of kin according to facility protocol.
- Knowledge of the intended use and negative reactions of medications ordered for residents.
- Aware of emergency procedures of this facility in the event of cardiac arrest, diabetic reactions, airway obstruction, respiratory arrest/distress, seizures, head injuries, and fractures.
- Respond promptly to all emergencies.
- Respond promptly and investigate all alarms on unit.
- Follow instructions given by the RN for resident care.
- Ability to document medications, procedures, and resident condition per facility protocol.
- Ability to receive verbal and phone orders from physicians/nurse practitioner and transcribe accordingly.
- Communicate the needs of resident to other departm...