The primary purpose of your job position is to promote the physical and mental health of residents by applying the nursing processes of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interact with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.  The nurse coordinates and monitors medical services, including psychiatric and medication services, in accord with the requirements of regulatory agencies and in response to individual resident need.  The nurse is further responsible to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.




*Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an 

RN 

in this state

*Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age

*related needs of the resident

*Participates in the admission of a new resident by clarifying initial or hospital discharge medication 

orders and contacts the Psychiatrist to review the resident’s status and medication plan

*Develops plan to ensure that the medical and health care needs of 

resident’s are met.  Including:

*Coordinating the Annual Physical Examination

*Ensuring appropriate medical follow-up

*Providing special instructions to resident and home staff related to medical diagnosis, allergies, 

medication, diet, special emergency plans

related to ongoing medical conditions

*Coordinating and reviewing lab work

*Coordinating care with clinics, outside physicians and hospitals

*Health teaching
*Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and to 

remain calm during emergency situations

*Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team attending medication rounds and team meetings for Individual Plan of Service, (IPS), and quarterly review by completing the medical section of the IPS that address health and illness needs and issues

*Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, 

government agencies / personnel and the general public

*Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example

of team work and team concept

*Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

*Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, 

and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

*Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and 

supervise other personnel