Registered Nurse (RN) Pulmonary Unit 7P-7A

Clinical

• Complete all Registered Nurse (RN) required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, discharge, transfer, etc.
• File in the resident’s chart and/or forward to the appropriate department.
• Prepare/administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Admit, transfer and discharge resident.
• Assist in arranging transportation and packing as necessary.
• Absorb and administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feeding, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, sputum, and urine specimens, care of the dead/dying, etc., as established by the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Tracheostomy care, ventilator care experienced.

Supervision

• Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as directed by the RN Supervisor of the Director of Nurses.
• Investigate complaints and grievances and make necessary oral/written reports to the RN Supervisor or Director of Nurses.
• Give/receive nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• Check all residents daily to assure that prescribed treatment is being properly administered by nursing personnel/assistants and to evaluate their physical and emotional status.
• Keep the RN Supervisor informed about the status of residents, staff and related matters.

Consumer Service

• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.