Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing general and specialized direct and indirect patient care through the application of evidence-based nursing procedures and practices to patients of all ages in assigned nursing units. This position is also responsible for demonstrating competency in the behavioral, growth, development, and psychosocial needs of patients being treated.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Completes timely patient admission and ongoing assessments, plans, and updates plan of care based on individual patient needs
2. Provides direct care and evaluates outcomes, incorporating principles of family-centered care
3. Monitors and documents patients’ condition and effectiveness of care and interventions
4. Assesses the educational needs of patients and significant others considering cultural needs and other special concerns
5. Provides teaching and educational material to the patient and/or significant as appropriate
6. Validates and documents patient and family understanding of teaching
7. Administers prescribed medications by approved policies and protocols, utilizing barcode scanning
8. Carries out prescribed treatments by approved policies, protocols, and educational material procedures
9. Use the knowledge of one’s role and the roles of other pr...