Charge Nurse
CurrentSUMMARY: My primary responsibilities include Resident Assessment, Development, (Re)Evaluation, and Implementation of Plan of Care, Supervision of Care Specialists and other personnel, Pharmacy knowledge, Obtaining and reporting lab / diagnostic results, and delivering medical care and ensuring safety and dignity to residents. Specifically: Adhering to state rules and regulations concerning the delivery of care and assure that effective quality nursing care is delivered which is outcome focused through utilization of the nursing process. Assist with the development of individualized plans of care by collaboratively documenting problems, statements, goals, and approaches. Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes. Maintain an updated knowledge in pharmacology. Recognize normal an abnormal lab values / diagnostic outcomes and communicate same to physician and ITM.