Agency RN

Job Description

Job Description

• Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing
• Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status : Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals
• Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients’ needs
• Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients’ wellbeing
• Teach patient / significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable.
• Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards
• Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure.
• Observe and document patients’ responses to pertinent medications.
• Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form.
• Chart all reports of accidents / incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
• Verify the identity of each resident after administering the medication / treatment.
• Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON.
• Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
• Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
• Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood / body fluids.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information / instructions.