To assess the individual needs of the residents and to ensure that they receive the highest standard of personal care and attention. To have the ability and knowledge of nursing and to manage the home ensuring the well-being of the residents and meet their physical, emotional and social needs. To have responsibility for frontline supervision and supervise the care staff. To be in charge of the shift and take responsibility for the smooth running of the service and whilst they are on duty. Liaise with the manager and senior nurses to ensure effective communication for the benefit of clients and their family.
Typical Duties
Assessing and planning nursing care requirements
Monitoring and administering medication - taking patient samples
Taking pulses, temperatures and blood pressures
Writing records
Supervising junior staff
Ensuring that all staff members contribute to the efficient running of the home and to create an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the clients. Duties may include acting up for the Deputy Home Manager, Clinical Lead and/or the Home Manager in their absence.
Reporting any ill health amongst clients and requesting GP/professional visits where necessary.
Ensuring that clients' care plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with clients, relatives and other health care professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines & company policy.
Assessing all aspects of clients' care needs and providing health supervision and direct nursing care when required.
Assessing social and health care needs of new clients and maintaining ongoing assessment and review of all other clients.
Maintaining accurate records and ensuring that each client within the home has an individualised care plan. Client care plans to be reviewed on a monthly basis, or more frequently as and when required, in accordance with NMC guidelines & company policy.
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