Works in co-operation with Dietary Department to ensure that the nutritional needs and expectations of residents are met.
Ensures that Care Conferences are scheduled and documented in order to enhance the Interdisciplinary approach to resident care.
Ensures that Initial/Ongoing Assessments and Care Plans are developed, implemented and reviewed.
Assists with the recruiting/hiring and termination of nursing personnel in consultation with the Director of Nursing.
Assigns, supervises, and disciplines nursing personnel.
Schedules and replaces staff for all Departments in absence of designated Department Head.
Ensures that Registered personnel comply with the administration of medication, legislative and Company mandates.
Co-ordinates in-house pharmaceutical inventory control and distribution procedures so the Registered personnel have adequate supplies to meet the resident's prescribed needs.
