RN, PRN Pool Plus - 12 Week Enhanced

What You Will Do

• Provides nursing care according to medical regime and the nursing intervention appropriate for the patients' conditions and according to established standards, policies and procedures including care of the medicine and surgery patient.
• Initiates assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis and the functional health framework upon admission and patient assignment.
• Collections key information from patient, family, laboratory, and other medical reports.
• Determines nursing diagnosis and priorities for care with special consideration given to patient teaching, discharge planning, and the growth and development needs of the patient.
• Determines which standards of care and practice apply to the patient.
• Documents assessment, including nursing diagnoses or other clinical judgments.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within the unit.
• Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients with conditions common to the assigned unit.
• Performs clinical rounds and completes ongoing assessments according to nursing division policy and/or as determined by patient condition, re-prioritizes care based on new information, continues to update nursing diagnoses, and involves family and/or other significant individuals in assessment activities.
• Assists in the orientation and oversee the supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training.
• Collaborates with forensic team and security to provide safe environment for patients in custody.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Current BLS certification.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.