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24-Hour Nursing Care
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Working as a team of professionals, our nursing staff helps formulate
and update resident care plans. The nursing staff has the primary
responsibility for day-to-day care. They also help educate residents
and family members in skills required for discharge.
The
director of nursing (DON) sets the goals and standards for the
department, helps direct the care provided by the nursing staff, and
also makes sure the skills of the nursing staff are kept up to date.
Registered
and licensed practical nurses (RNs/LPNs) provide a wide range of
physician-prescribed treatment, such as open wound care, administration
of medications, delivery of pain control, catheterization and RN
administered IV therapy. The nursing staff also performs basic personal
care, assesses the resident’s condition on an ongoing basis and keeps
medical records up to date.
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs)
provide the majority of the day-to-day personal care. Nursing
assistants are required by law to have special training for their
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