Must-have

• supervise day-to-day nursing activities
• ensure highest degree of quality care
• maintain reference material
• develop and update policies
• ensure compliance with job descriptions
• participate in quality assurance programs
• admit, transfer, and discharge residents
• complete accident/incident reports
• attend committee meetings
• ensure sufficient nursing staff
• develop work assignments
• delegate administrative authority
• make daily rounds
• monitor absenteeism
• review complaints and grievances
• create warm atmosphere
• meet with shift regularly
• inform personnel of new admissions
• ensure rooms are ready for admissions
• greet newly admitted residents
• make rounds with physicians
• encourage timely physician record keeping
• consult with resident and physician
• notify physician of condition change
• visit residents daily
• ensure direct nursing care by licensed nurse
• review nurses' notes
• provide direct nursing care
• start IVs
• obtain specimens for lab tests
• take TPRs, blood pressures
• report problem areas to Director
• keep Director informed
• monitor seriously ill residents
• authorize use of restraints
• ensure medication administration compliance
• monitor medication passes
• review medication cards
• inspect treatment areas daily
• ensure residents needing assistance are checked
• meet with residents and family
• arrange transportation for discharged residents
• inform family of resident death
• call funeral homes
• participate in in-service training
• assist in developing training programs
• assist in planning clinical supervision
• attend continuing education programs
• assist in developing safety standards
• identify potential exposure risks
• ensure training for potential exposure
• ensure supply of personal protective equipment
• ensure proper use and disposal of PPE
• monitor safety regulations
• ensure compliance with departmental policies
• maintain clean and sanitary work areas
• maintain clean, safe, sanitary resident rooms
• ensure handwashing and hygiene procedures
• participate in fire safety drills
• participate in infection control program
• ensure isolation precautions are followed
• develop procedures for reporting hazards
• ensure use of safety equipment
• report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs
• recommend equipment and supply needs
• ensure adequate stock levels
• assist in developing preventive maintenance
• participate in safe operation procedures
• ensure trained personnel operate equipment
• ensure safe operation of equipment
• monitor efficient use of supplies
• ensure MSDSs are on file
• participate in assessment of nursing needs
• participate in development of care plan
• encourage resident participation in care plan
• review resident care plans
• ensure personnel are aware of care plan
• review nurses' notes for care plan adherence
• assist in MDS planning
• review medical and nursing treatments
• keep abreast of economic conditions
• report suspected fraud

Nice-to-have

• patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm
• willingness to handle difficult residents
• willing to seek new methods and principles
• ability to relate information concerning resident's condition
• supportive team member
• knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices
• knowledgeable of laws, regulations, guidelines