Essential Functions:

• Administers and documents medications and tests in accordance with facility policy and state and federal regulations.
• Accurately documents administration, with holding, effectiveness of medications
• Administers and documents treatments and procedures as defined by policy
• Properly transcribes medication orders as necessary
• Demonstrates good working knowledge and identification of medications, their adverse reactions and proper mode of administration
• Notifies RN when Rx is inappropriate or new order is needed
• Accurately completes nursing evaluations as needed
• Documents overall wellbeing of resident
• Maintains medication cart, medication room, and medication refrigerator ensuring outdated medications treatments and medications are disposed of
• Maintains open lines of communication
• Observe and report changes in condition and/or behaviors to charge nurse and/or physician
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions of residents as they occur to appropriate person
• Encourages residents’ independence in performance of all daily living activities as appropriate
• Understands special needs of the cognitively impaired resident and utilizes appropriate interventions and approaches
• Responsible to oversee CNA performance, documentation and responsibilities
• Is flexible and adapts to changing situations
• Reports unsafe equipment and hazards to charge nurse promptly
• Participates in emergency drills and follows safety protocol
• Maintains a safe, orderly, clean and pleasant environment
• Follows and support practices to keep residents safe and free from harm, actively participates in improving resident safety
• Practices appropriate infection control and safety awareness
• Completes annual education/competencies and in-services as assigned

• This position requires the ability to work during nonstandard hours including evenings (depending on shift assigned), weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather.
• Position requires working every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

• Position requires that employee find own coverage if requesting time off during regularly scheduled weekend shift.