The nurse is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all health care services, including health education, required by the residents.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and manage medication. Oversee and supervise all direct care staff administering medication. Provide individual and group training to direct care staff in areas covering medication monitoring, first aid and health education. Communicate with family/guardian about all medical/mental health conditions, appointments and/or treatments. Engage family to accompany resident on medical appointments. Accompany and/or transport resident to medical appointment when appropriate. Oversee the general health care of the residents. Provide basic first aid and arrange for emergency treatment of medical and mental health emergencies. Provide medication training and health education to residents and staff, including prevention, medication side effects, nutrition, management of chronic health problems such as asthma or diabetes, sex education, etc.