NICU Local Registered Nurse- Contract & Per Diem

Job Description

Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills / clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing / delegating activities of the patient care unit team.

Responsibilities :

1. Assesses the patient's physiologic health status

• Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient / significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously;
• Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status;
• Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate;
• Assesses level of pain and pain management;
• Communicates / documents patient's physiologic health status and plan of care.

2. Assesses patient's psychosocial health status

3. Identifies patient outcome

4. Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome

5. Implements the plan of care

6. Evaluates care provided for patient outcome

7. Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team

8. Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care

9. Administers medications correctly and safely

10. Participates in patient and family education

11. Performs related duties, as required.

Qualifications :

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).