Nursing Home Clinical Skills Checklist

Name of Nurse/Nursing Assistant:	[Nurse/Nursing Assistant Name]
Date of Assessment:	[Assessment Date]

Instructions: Please check each skill as if the nurse/nursing assistant can perform the task competently, and leave the checkbox blank if they cannot.

1. Basic Nursing Skills

• Able to take patient's vital signs and report abnormalities.

• Can assist patients with personal hygiene needs.

• Experienced in wound dressing and care.

• Can assist in bed transfer and patient mobility.

• Able to feed patients and ensure proper nutrition.

2. Medication Administration

• Knows how to prepare and administer oral and injectable medication.

• Can manage medication charts and monitor side effects.

• Experienced in managing pain relief techniques.

• Able to administer medication through intravenous line.

• Can work with pharmacists to ensure proper medication management.

3. Patient Record Management

• Able to maintain accurate patient records and charts.

• Can ensure privacy and confidentiality of patient data.

• Able to clearly document patient behavior and symptoms.

• Can maintain and organize patient records for easy retrieval.

• Experienced with electronic record-keeping systems.

4. Communication Skills

• Able to communicate effectively with patients and families.

• Can work well in a team and communicate with other healthcare professionals.

• Experienced in breaking down medical jargon for patients and families.

• Can demonstrate empathy and patience in difficult situations.

• Able to handle complaints and concerns professionally.

5. Emergency Response

• Able to respond effectively to emergency situations.

• Can perform CPR and basic life support procedures.

• Able to use AED defibrillators and other emergency equipment.

• Can recognize signs of distress and act promptly.

• Has knowledge of evacuation protocols.

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