Department / Unit : Vascular Surgery-C5
Vascular Surgery-C5
WorkShift :
Night (United States ofAmerica)
The RegisteredProfessional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs,implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughoutthe episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge,including during transitions within the acute care stay.
TheRegistered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery andcoordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team.
S / heassures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformlyprovided to customers including referring facilities, hospitalstaff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and communitysettings.
SalaryRange : $34.65 - $35.69
JobDescription
- Implementsphysician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performstreatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment asrequired by company policy and local / state / federal rules andregulations.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluatesdiagnostic tests to identify and assess patients'conditions.
- Assesses and evaluates patientneeds for, and responses to, carerendered.
- Applies sound nursing judgment inpatient care management decisions.
- Providesprimary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupationalinjuries and illnesses.
- Administersover-the-counter and prescription medications asordered.
- Collaborates with the nursing team tocreate a Plan of Care for all patients.
- Directsand guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards ofprofessionalnursing.
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