Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for a unit or shift. Ensures that staff assess client health problems and needs. Develops and implements nursing care plans and maintains medical records. Supervises the provision and quality of nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled clients. Advises clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.

Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records

Provides education to client and family

Administers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes times and amounts on clients’ charts

Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained

Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments

Observes nurses and visits clients to ensure that proper nursing care is provided

Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients’ conditions

Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity

Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients’ responses and conditions

Provides health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation