Job description:

Responsibilities:

· Evaluate patients/residents to collect data, observe condition and report changes in condition.

· Contribute to nursing assessments and care planning.

· Administer medications and perform treatments per physician orders.

· Supervise and monitor patient care provided by unlicensed staff.

Requirements:

· Must be a graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing.

· Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing or pending licensed practical nurse licensure.

· Must maintain current BLS/CPR certification if employed at a skilled nursing center or as required by the state of practice if an assisted living facility.