Hettinger, ND30+ days ago
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise nursing activities of his/her nursing station on each shift; organize and assign jobs to be accomplished on each shift based upon resident population, staff qualifications, and physical structure; make rounds to observe and evaluate physical, emotional, and social needs of residents; prepare and administer medications; chart as required; give treatments; consult with physicians; communicate with Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinators and staff. Job knowledge: Nursing policies and procedures; administration of medication, possible side effects, and treatment as prescribed; federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to resident care; comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices; physical, psychological, social, and medical needs of residents; organizational structure and duties of employees under supervision of charge nurse.