PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

·         Demonstrates effective assessment skills to ensure quality patient care is provided.

·         Performs and documents accurate initial assessment per unit standard which may include: initial observation, obtaining and interpreting information in terms of the patients' needs, safety, discharge planning, psych/social/cultural, family needs, multi-system physical assessment, patient/family level of knowledge and readiness to learn about disease process and care requirements. Reports appropriate information in a timely manner to responsible physician.

·         Observes and monitors patient lab work for trends and reports abnormal lab tests to the appropriate physician and obtains appropriate interventions.

·         Utilizes clinical data to implement appropriate interventions.

·         Performs and documents ongoing patient assessment which accurately reflects patients' physical and mental status ranging from child to geriatric according to unit standards and patient condition.

·         Initiates use of restraints per hospital policy and procedures. Demonstrates commitment in the use of safe and appropriate alternatives prior to the application of any patient restraint device. Maintains competency in the application, monitoring and care of the patient in restraints.

Qualifications

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

 

·         Associate and 0 years experience

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing

 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

 

·         Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

·         Active RN license required in the state of assignment or active Compact RN license

 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

·         Current AHA Advanced Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Emergency Nurses Trauma Nursing Core Class (TNCC) and/or NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Certifications may be required upon hire for certain departments. Refer to facility policy.

·         National certification in areas of practice. Refer to facility policy.

·         Member of national professional organization. Refer to facility policy.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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