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Upholds The Springs Living AIM ValuesWorks on the medication cart as neededCoordinates resident move-ins and transfers with evaluations, pharmacy and physician ordersAdministers or assists residents to self administer treatments (if complex, RN delegated task for Medication Assistants).Measures vital signs and weight.Collects, stores, and assures transport of specimens for laboratory studies.Adheres to specified medication room systems (e.g. completing controlled substances count at end of each shift and documentation procedures).Communicates with physicians, via fax, visit form and telephone.Implements physician orders.Documents pertinent information in resident charts and in other specified locations (e.g., alert charting and incident reports).Reads Communication Log and Shift Report at beginning of each shift, enters pertinent information in Communication Log and Shift Report by end of each shift.Assists in development and revision of Service Plans by informing supervisor of current resident needs and preferences as well as successful service approaches.Observes for and reports resident problems and reports such problems to supervisor.There are additional nursing tasks that will be included in the job description.Additional StandardsDemonstrates safe working practices at all timesListens effectively and provides clear, concise, and accurate verbal and written information including all relevant documentationCooperates with others to effectively and efficiently achieve goals and resolve problemsMaintains a professional image to residents and fellow co-workers, in words, actions, and appearanceAdheres to community dress policyMaintains confidentiality and privacy of our residents and staff at all timesMeets the needs and wishes of customers (residents, staff, and families) appropriately by being prompt, polite, professional, and personalMakes the best decision based on information while resisting the influence of peer pressure and emotionsConsistently reports to work on-time and completes scheduled shiftsAdaptable and willing to change in order to ensure successCompletes all assigned duties efficiently and accuratelyAttends education and training classes as necessary to fulfill state regulationsEffectively communicates with physicians, other health care professionals, and other involved partiesAssists in effectively supervising health services employees to assure optimal resident service on day-to-day basisPerforms other duties as assigned by Health Services Administrator