Overview
Ward Nurse (Shepton Mallet) – Medico Partners. Location: Shepton Mallet. Shift Type: Full time (07:00-19:30). Salary: Negotiable. Ideally with orthopedic experience. Start ASAP.
Responsibilities
* Provide direct care to assigned patients.
* Take the nursing history, summarise data, and state nursing diagnoses/patient care needs.
* Observe and record signs, symptoms, and behaviours, including the physiological status of patients; present the assessment of changes, the proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes.
* Follow policy for activating an individualised plan of care for newly admitted patients.
* Deliver designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the stated medical plan of care.
* Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures, and assist others with patient\'s activities and care.
* Execute physician\'s orders for all assigned patients; safely and properly administers medications and treatments.
* Notify appropriate nursing and medical staff to changes in the patient\'s status.
* Independently perform duties and assume responsibility for care of assigned patients.
* Perform techniques and routines in the specialty service area.
* Perform or assist others to perform proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
* Document nursing care in all assigned patient records.
* Maintain patient\'s privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
* Perform related duties as required.
Clinical Responsibilities
* The patients’ needs are individually assessed.
* A care plan and evaluation process is planned and implemented.
* The patient’s families/significant others are involved as appropriate.
* Patients are cared for in the optimum clinical environment, adhering to all nursing and hospital wide policies and guidelines.
* Full nursing participation in and supervision of patient\'s meal and special dietary requirements.
* Visiting time policies are adhered to.
* Delegation is appropriate to the skill level and knowledge of the individual to whom the task is delegated.
* Documentation is recorded in a professional, legible and timely fashion.
What can we offer you?
* A dedicated consultant to communicate with and manage your file.
* A compliance officer to assist with documents and updates.
* A Finance Officer to manage payments.
* The best rates in the market; we strive to secure the pay rate you desire.
Please Apply below or call us on 0121 270 8878 (Between 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday).
Email us at team.admin@medicopartners.com
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
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* Human Resources Services
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