RN, Med Surg- (Days)

Job Description

Job Description

1. Utilizes the nursing process for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to the RN scope of practice.

• Performs complete admission assessment.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments in an efficient and effective manner.
• Conducts full body system analysis.
• Administers and performs nursing assessment in accordance with the applicable patient type, which may include : Acute, Observation, ER, SNF and Outpatient.
• Reviews, discusses and implements health care provider orders appropriately and acts appropriately if there are questions.
• Responds to call lights and patient needs in a timely fashion.
• Recognizes abnormal symptoms / changes in patient condition, establishes priorities and takes appropriate action.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Performs patient rounding for all patient assignments.
• Evaluates patient progress toward desired outcomes prior to discharge.
• Demonstrates personal accountability in the delivery of patient care in a competent, professional and compassionate manner.
• Provides intravenous interventions .

2. Collaborates with health care providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.

3. Performs emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practice.

4. Performs and maintains documentation.

5. Communicates effectively.

6. Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.

7. Performs in a Lead Nurse capacity, as assigned or requested by department leader.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.