·         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