Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Job at Paris Regional Health in Brookston

03114 RN - Med / Surg

This position coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, acts as a patient advocate and works as part of a team with ancillary and non-nursing departments.

Reports to : Department Director

FLSA : Non-exempt

Education : Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN) Required; Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

License : Current Registered Nurse to practice / work in the state of TX

• Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire;

Required Skills

Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs

Critical thinking

Essential Functions

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Assesses the patient's condition and nursing care needs

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Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to meet physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of patients

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Develops individual nursing care plans

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Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed

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Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees

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Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care.

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Accurately documents nursing observations, assessments, medications, treatments, and other care given.

Nonessential Functions

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Assists in the orientation of new employees

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Coordinates and supervises activities of employees and department operations

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Participates in performance / process improvement activities.