Job Description
The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. What you'll do The Staff Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Cares for ages Pediatric through advanced age and end of life. Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients and documents findings in the EMR Performs admission assessment within six hours of admission or in accordance with specific unit standards. Reviews and acknowledges all MD orders for assigned patients Identifies and documents nursing diagnosis on patients’ plan of care promptly Identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission Identifies discharge-planning needs of patient/family/significant other of admission Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs. Plan of care will include nursing diagnosis statement for each identified problem Develops patient/family/significant other teaching and discharge plan as per unit standard Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for ve