RN - Med/Surg 8T- PT

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.

Specifications

• Experience: Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Preferred/Desired: BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE, ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification.
• Licenses: Minimum Required: RN.
• Education: Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Preferred/Desired: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Special Skills: Minimum Required: Computer literacy.