Assesses patient/family health problems and resources, takes a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care provided by the nursing team. Provides technical nursing care and interventions to designated patient populations. This position requires providing service to a one or more age populations including an ill neonate through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Admission coordination, make nursing assignments, coordinate shift activities and quality control functions.
· Provides local wound care as ordered. |
· Applies dressings as ordered or as appropriate to the type of wound. |
· Documents nursing interventions using the FOCUS charting format. |
· Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and post-care. |
· Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for suicide or unpredictable behavior. |
· Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for falls and skin breakdown. |
· Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures. |
· Functions in a Code Blue quickly and calmly providing CPR, administering and documenting medications/interventions accurately. |
· Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care. |
· Communicates significant changes in patient’s condition/status in a timely manner. |
· Understands actions, side-effects, contra-indications of drugs. |
· Follows five “rights” of medication administration. |
· Adheres to medication policies, practices and standards. |
· Administers medication, intravenous therapy and fluid management only on physician request and guidance. |
· Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use. |
· Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use. |
· Differentiates between patient complications and equipment malfunction. |
· Uses the following equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions, including but not limited to: |
· IV Pump |
· Glucoscan |
· PCA Pump |
· Tube Feeding Pump |
· Chest Tube Suction |
· Defibrillator |
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