Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) The Registered Nurse (RN) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. The care is culturally based and age specific. Responsibilities • PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY):o Engages in population appropriate communication.o Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.o Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.o Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.o Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.o Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.o Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.o Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.o Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. ASSESSMENT:o Demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate assessments of the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and educational needs of the patient.o Demonstrates knowledge base of normal age-specific, physiological and psychosocial functions of the unit's population.o Performs a basic physical assessment.o Initiates upon admission, a nursing admission history and nursing assessment including an educational needs assessment.o Initiates referrals upon admission and throughout care as based on patient assessment.o Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient's presenting