RN - MS Tele
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Med/Surg Tele
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years Med/Surg/Tele
License: Valid Nursing License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have: Med/Surg/Tele Certification
Description:
Assess the patient's condition and nursing needs.
Coordinate nursing care activities with other health disciplines involved in the treatment effort.
Develop a written individualized care plan that includes teaching needs and discharge planning.
Administer direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
Administer medication.
Practice infection control and participate in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
Assume responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care to all assigned patients.
Communicate changes in the patient's condition and questions regarding patient care to the Charge RN or Clinician.
Develop and maintain a current written plan of care for assigned patients.
Set priorities to meet the patient's needs.
Set patient goals and priorities with the patient and/or family.
Provide documented evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching.
Ensure that patient education and instructions are consistent with that of the physician or designee.
Communicate and work effectively with other staff and departments.
Participate in unit or hospital-based quality assurance activities or committees to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession.
