Responsibilities:

• Maintains standards of Nursing care and implements the policies and procedures established by the agency.
• Competently assess and documents the clients biophysical, psycho social and educational needs.
• Performs a physical assessment consistent with standards of Nursing Practice
• Adheres to all aspects of a nursing care plan that is consistent with the medical regime to meet the clients and his/her family members needs and abilities, in conjunction with the client and family.
• Routinely updates the clients nursing care plan
• Accurately evaluates and documents clients change in status
• Effectively prioritizes the implementation of the clients plan of care to meet the changes in status
• Accurately documents implementation of the clients plan of care
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with the client and his/her family members.
• Interprets to the client and family implications of the clients health status
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team and staff of the agency.
• Consistently reports appropriate changes in the clients condition to the Nursing
• Supervisor and the physician.
• Administers and documents clients prescribed medication competently.
• Demonstrates competence in performing all treatments per MD plan of care.
• Maintains confidentiality of client assessments and records.
• Utilizes time effectively, maintaining a consistent level of productivity
• Identifies and uses appropriate resources
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism through appearance, performance and communication.
• Assumes responsibility for reading and comprehending all posted notices, communications and policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates competencies to provide care to patients of all ages.
• Respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times.
• Assumes responsibility to participate in quality improvement activities as directed.
• Consistently plans and implements supportive and restorative care.