RN - Outpatient - Desoto

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses the patient based on their medical condition.
• Knows and administers ordered medications as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the patient's condition and age, including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates its effectiveness.
• Demonstrates ability to use nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family, and communicates with social services for both hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with healthcare.
• Engages in lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Specifications

• Experience: Minimum required is a graduate of an accredited nursing program. Preferred/Desired includes BLS certification within 14 days of hire and ACLS/PALS specialty certification.

• Licenses: Minimum required is an RN license. Preferred/Desired includes specialty certifications such as ACLS or PALS.

• Education: Minimum required is a graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• Special Skills: Minimum required is computer literacy. Preferred/Desired includes additional certifications like ACLS or PALS.