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Wow thanks! All extremely helpful answers. I'm copying and pasting to my to do lost lol ;-) I got the "it doesn't happen often but you may have to work a med cart" so now I just have to wait and see. They use medication aides too so expecting to "occasionally take a team"... Want to be truly available to staff and pts so hope its infrequent. Thanks for reminders of areas to be proactive! Truly grateful for the advice :-)

I just accepted a 2nd shift house supervisor position in an 80 bed 75% capacity skilled nursing facility. I worked long term care as a CNA/CMT (nurse and medication aid) for 9 years but, went to the Emergency Department for four years then a clinic setting for two as an RN. In the hospital, house was the ultimate go to person- they would get you a bed, calm an irate pt or family member, get you a sitter, BE the sitter... Curious about the perception of the role in long term care. Is it the same? Would love to hear experiences, opinions, expectations, etc from those who work in nursing homes- as house or not. I want to do well so appreciate the input!