RN PER DIEM - INPATIENT FLOAT POOL

Patient Care

• Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
• Avoid adverse developments in patients by assisting with or instituting emergency measures
• Ensure proper consent has been obtained for special tests and procedures
• Document and communicate clinical findings regarding medications administered
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families

Policies

• Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies

Care Plan

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age-specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching

Tests and Procedures

• Assist with or perform special tests and procedures

Participation

• Participate in orientation
• Assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel upon successful completion of preceptor training

Emergency Measures

• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients

Medical Records

• Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information

Inquiries

• Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy

Medication

• Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights
• Document and communicate clinical findings regarding medications administered

Development

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops

Patient Safety

• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

• Education: Program Graduate in Nursing
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
• Experience: 1 year directly related experience