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These duties are performed within the framework of established organizational policies and procedures, industry best practices, while adhering to applicable regulations and standards. \nResponsibilities\nParticipates in the development of resident personal care or service plans under the direction of the Director of Care or designate.\nRecommends and implements changes to resident personal care or service plans as needed.\nMaintains accurate records of resident conditions and health care requirements and other pertinent documentation. \nAssists with move ins, move outs, palliative care, end of life and care after death by ensuring that comfort and dignity are maintained.\nProvides direct nursing care including administration and/or distribution of medications, medical treatments and procedures, and resident education as needed.\nCommunicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the interdisciplinary team, supervisor(s), doctors, residents and families.\nAssists the physician with examinations, diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures when requested by the Director of Care or designate.\nEvaluates the effectiveness of nursing care treatments and informs the Director of Care or designate and/or the resident’s physician of significant changes in the condition of any resident.\nDirects, supports and assists Health Care Aides in the use of appropriate procedures ensuring the provision of a high standard of resident care.\nAssists in the orientation of new team members under the direction of the Director of Care or designate ensuring their performance is monitored, corrected and evaluated.\nIdentifies and reports malfunctioning equipment for repair or replacement.\nReports clinical supply needs to the Director of Care or designate.\nCompletes internal and external incident reports in a timely manner.\nAttends and contributes to nursing and general team member meetings as well as resident care conferences as needed.\nPromptly reports unsafe 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