RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately administer medications at the standard or prescribed intervals.
• Revise and update MARs as needed.
• Complete nursing assessments on residents as needed/scheduled and document findings into agency electronic record system.
• Accurately perform venipuncture; transport specimens to lab when needed.
• Assist with on-call nursing coverage during weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Practical Nursing License or Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Three years of nursing experience, preferably in a behavior health setting.
• Computer literate.
• Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, in English.

Provide basic nursing care to non-acutely ill/minor injury clients within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.

• Demonstrate ability to communicate to the LPN and/or RN any observed changes in patient and responses.
• Maintain awareness of the needs of the pediatric client population.
• Provide explanation to client prior to administering care; answer questions within the scope of practice.
• Demonstrate ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly Nursing staff, Cottage/School staff and physicians.

• Consult other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the client’s needs. • Demonstrate an ability to assist nurses and physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of the LPN/RN.

• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Respond to client in emergency or physically distressful situations.
• Treat clients with respect and dignity; ensures client confidentiality.
• Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments

. • Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly. • Coordinate and supervises client care under the direct supervision of the LPN/RN

. • Demonstrate knowledge of disease entities.

• Ensure that asepsis technique is carried out during treatments and special procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned. • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner