Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes Review patient care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident's daily care routine have been made on the care plan, and communicate necessary resident information to charge nurses, director of nursing, and/or administrator. Inform the nurse su

Develop a written dietary plan of care for each resident, including goals or modifications, and participate in residents MDS' to ensure their dietary needs are met. Plan, prepare, and oversee daily operations under the departmental budget. Make daily rounds of food services personnel and ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed. Oversee the daily setup,

Set up, deliver and serve food as directed. Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis. Assist Cook in preparing meals and checking diet trays before distribution. Prepare kitchen, food and supplies for the next meal. Return clean utensils to proper storage areas and maintain a

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities. Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions. Dev

Implement and maintain established nursing practice objectives and standards; Provide direct patient care to residents. Complete required recordkeeping while admitting, transferring, and discharging residents. Coordinate with nursing staff and support personnel daily to plan shift services, programs, and activities to ensure the resident's total regimen of patient care is

Administer medications to residents as ordered and under the direction of the attending physician Administer medications in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, local procedures and practices, and requirements of the state Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications ordered for a resident Complete necessa

Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes Review patient care plans daily to determine if changes in the resident's daily care routine have been made on the care plan Inform the nurse supervisor of any changes in the resident's condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the res

Complete required record keeping in regards to your role in admitting, transferring and discharging residents. Coordinate with nursing staff and support personnel daily to plan the shifts' services, programs and activities to ensure the resident's total regimen of care is maintained. Prepare and administer medications and review medication cards for completeness and accur

Care for residents and assist in updating each resident's service plan Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating Assist with the Life Enrichment Program and encourage residents to participate in activities Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and foster a calm and cheerful environment Document and communicate

Review patient care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. Ensure all personnel involved in providing care to the patients are aware of their care plans. Schedule and facilitate care plan conferences. Monitor and guide the completion of PPS and OBRA assessments. Manage the Utilization Review (UR) process. Oversee MAR's tre

Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis. Inspect diet trays; work with the facility's dietitian and process diet changes received from Nursing Services. Coordinate food service with other departments. Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. Ensu

Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis. Inspect diet trays; work with the facility's dietitian and process diet changes received from Nursing Services. Coordinate food service with other departments. Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. Ensu

Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and profess

Sort, wash, and dry resident laundry per building policy. Fold, Hang and put away resident laundry per guidelines. Clean all equipment and keep soiled and clean linen areas tidy. Help strip and make resident beds. Aid with housekeeping duties when needed. Maintain infection control procedures. Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and

Provides speech pathology services to patients according to licensure. Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines. Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety. Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowle