RN, Med Surg - Days

• 3. Performs emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practice.
• Initiates or assists in patient care in an effective and responsive manner as each situation requires.
• Triages each emergency situation appropriately and involves other resources as appropriate.
• Administers and performs emergent care in accordance with the applicable patient population type, which may range from newborn to geriatrics.
• Follows emergency policies, procedures and protocols in an effective manner.

• 4. Performs and maintains documentation.
• Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status that reflect nursing interventions, patient responses, patient teaching and status of outcomes at discharge.
• Completes shift end check prior to leaving duty.

• 5. Communicates effectively.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, nursing plan of care, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
• Follows approved shift report format when communicating patient information.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately, reports condition changes to medical provider.

• 6. Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.
• Administers medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to health care provider orders and nursing policy, including appropriate performance of standard precautions, using two patient identifiers, and performing patient risk assessments every shift.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer and lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.
• Implements infectious disease controls as appropriate including isolation procedures, proper use of hand hygiene and gloves.
• Follows proper procedures for wasting narcotics and disposal of sharps and hazardous materials.

• 7. Performs in a Lead Nurse capacity, as assigned or requested by department leader.
• Oversees care delivery and staffing needs and assignments on the nursing unit.
• Provides secure pharmacy coverage.
• Demonstrates knowledge of treatments, policies/procedures, and equipment.
• Responds to Patient/Family concerns and provides immediate interventions when possible.
• Adapts to changes in workload and completes assignments while maintaining quality care.
• Initiates and performs duties that need to complete although not directly assigned.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.