Registered nurses (RNs) work to promote good health and prevent illness. Provide professional nursing care to acutely ill, convalescing, and chronically ill patients as directed by the Medical Staff. Many registered nurses are Medical Surgical nurses who focus on the overall care of patients. They administer medications under the supervision of doctors and keep records of symptoms and progress. Medical Surgical nurses also supervise licensed practical nurses (LPNs), nurses aids (CNAs) and nursing students. |
Assess patients and perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age and diagnosis. Communicate with Providers, Charge Nurse and care team members, as appropriate, regarding changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomology. Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment. Perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Follow the Five Medication Rights to help reduce the potential for med errors. Formulate a patient teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluate effectiveness of learning; family or care taker is included in teaching as appropriate. Interact with patients, families, co-workers and Providers with respect, dignity and empathy. Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families or care takers. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Document patient care according to standards and policies. Participate in and support orientation of personnel and all available in-services. Other duties as assigned. |