• Supervise staff through appropriate assignment and delegation of duties, within resident census;• Properly monitor administration of resident medication and medication reorders;• Implement resident care plans in compliance with Company and federal guidelines, and physician’s orders;• Perform and supervise treatments;• Accurately and promptly transcribe physician orders, contacting physician with change of condition report;• Timely and accurate documentation of resident’s charts. Complete nursing assessment as required;• Participate in shift report;• Assume responsibility of staff nurse when necessary;• Implement established nursing policy and procedures, educating support staff regarding care needs of residents;• Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures;• Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff;• Manage investigations for resident variances, contacting family, completing resident incident and variance reports;• Manage lab orders, lab results, contacting physician for follow-up orders;• Must work a minimum of eight (8) consecutive hours each day.Qualifications:• Registered Nurse with required state licensure;• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills; • Leadership qualities and good communication skills;• Ability to organize work flow, respond to emergencies, and note detail;• Genuine care and interest in elderly and handicapped people;• Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities;• Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures;• Ability to read and write the English language;• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.Physical Demands:May require frequent extended work days of up to 12 hours.Sitting: 1 - 2 hours per 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking.Standing: 2 - 3 hours in an 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.Walking: 4 - 5 hours in an 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.