Registered Nurse ML FT evenings

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to residents; directs and supervises nursing care given by Registered Practical Nurse and Personal Support Worker within an assigned unit. The Registered Nurse is required to plan, direct and coordinate all activities necessary for the management of the unit. They work closely with the Director of Nursing, attending physician, nurse managers, recreation, dietary and other ancillary personnel.

GENERAL DUTIES

Provide nursing care in accordance with administrative policies, physicians' orders, established standards and recognized nursing principles.

Assess residents' conditions through recognizing and interpreting symptoms and signs and where appropriate, institute remedial health measures.

Assume responsibility for the nursing care of the acutely ill residents.

Assist the physician in diagnostic and ...