Duties of Agency nurse

1. Administers medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
2. Performs technical Nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations after demonstration for competency

3.Documents and reports pertinent observations.

4.Communicates orally and in writing to other team members pertinent information. Documents according to facility policy.

5.Responds to emergency situations to ensure safety of individuals. Follows safety and Infection Control Procedures of facility.

6.Monitors individuals for treatments and procedures.

7.Collects specimens for laboratory examination and conducts appropriate screening tests (after competency is documented) when requested by lab personnel.

8.Provides education to individuals with specific health goals.

9.LVN II assists other staff in turning/repositioning individuals to administer treatments.

10.Ensures that supplies are available.

11.Manages individuals medical record in Electronic Health Record or paper chart.

12. Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.