RN - PD (Telemetry Float)

Job Description

Performs an age specific plan of care for designated group of residents using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care. Collaborates with physicians and other team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment in coordinating resident care and directing and delegating activities of the resident care team, specifically the LPN, CAN and Unit Secretary.

Job Responsibility

• 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;

Elicits perception of medical / nursing care and the expectation of care;

Develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes;

Identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome;

Maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that safety precautions / needs are followed. (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.);

Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same;

Collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient's plan of care;

Performs preventive skin care measures

Correctly identifies medication : action; dosage; side effects and implications for the patient;

Provides the patient with an explanation of his / her condition as indicated;

Job Qualification

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).