Nurse-Registered Weekender Traditional Day 5 West
Baptist Memorial Health Care · Jonesboro, AR · 2 wk ago
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Responsibilities
- Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
- Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
- Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
- Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
- Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
- Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
- Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
- Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
- Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
Specifications
- Experience: Minimum Required - 1 year of experience
- Education: Minimum Required - Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Licensure: Minimum Required - RN; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
- Special Skills: Computer literacy.
- Training: Preferred/Desired - ACLS/PALS specialty certification.