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Agency RN

Integritus Healthcare

#Documentation #Patient Assessment #Medication Administration #Safety Policies #Infection Control #Accident Reports #Nursing Care #Blood Pressure #Emergency Situations

Quick overview

The role involves providing essential nursing care, including vital sign checks, catheter insertion, patient comfort measures, and accurate documentation of patient status, needs, and progress. Responsibilities also include preparing and administering medications, handling emergencies professionally, and managing administrative tasks like charting and order recording.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be capable of performing direct patient care using established procedures, accurately documenting assessments, and communicating effectively with RNs and physicians regarding patient needs. A key requirement is demonstrating the ability to handle emergency situations promptly and maintaining accurate narcotic records while adhering strictly to safety and infection control policies.

DocumentationMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentCollaborationPatient ComfortDirect Patient CareAdministrative DutiesEmergency HandlingHealth TeachingCatheter InsertionTransferringBasic Nursing CareAdmittingCommunication With PhysiciansDischargingBlood Pressure Checking

Job description

Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing
Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals
Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients’ needs
Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients’ wellbeing
Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable.
Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards
Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure.
Observe and document patients’ responses to pertinent medications.
Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary.
Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form.
Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment.
Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON.
Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions.

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