RN, Spec Clin Ortho

About the Role

Utilizes the nursing process to perform patient care, assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to the RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments in an efficient and effective manner.
• Conducts full body system analysis.
• Reviews, discusses, and implements health care provider orders appropriately; takes action if there are questions.
• Responds to patient needs in a timely fashion.
• Recognizes abnormal symptoms or changes in patient condition, establishes priorities, and takes appropriate action.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Demonstrates personal accountability in delivering patient care in a competent, professional, and compassionate manner.
• Collaborates with health care providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
• Works effectively with ancillary areas as part of a team approach to patient care.
• Directs patient support team members effectively and appropriately.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in the provision of patient care.
• Informs and involves Clinic Nurse Manager regarding patient care issues in a timely manner.
• Completes patient and family education.
• Performs emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practice.
• Initiates or assists in patient care in an effective and responsive manner as each situation requires.
• Triages each emergency situation appropriately and involves other resources as needed.
• Administers and performs emergent care for patient populations ranging from newborn to geriatrics.
• Follows emergency policies, procedures, and protocols effectively.
• Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status, responses, and teaching.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with health team members regarding patient condition, satisfaction needs, and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
• Identifies and reports abnormal symptoms or changes in patient condition to medical providers.
• Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.
• Administers medications, treatments, and procedures safely and timely according to health care provider orders and nursing policy, including standard precautions and using two patient identifiers.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics and transfer/lifting techniques to minimize fall risk and injury.
• Implements infectious disease controls, including isolation procedures, hand washing, and glove use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.