- Patient psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrates changing data are performed at all times.
- Communication/collaboration with the health care team members, patients and families is consistently provided to maximize patient outcomes at all times.
- As a clinical resource to health care team members, serves as a mentor and preceptor, displays leadership behaviors, provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice as needed.
- Other duties as assigned are completed.
Registered Nurse - Monroe, United States - Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Description
Job DescriptionJob Title :
Registered Nurse 2 Job Summary : The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing for patients following established standards and practices.
Assists physicians and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May serve as preceptor for clinical staff. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. Works under minimal supervision. Creativity is expected to perform job. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure :
One year acute care Nursing experience Graduate of accredited school of nursing Per license requirements Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills Current Louisiana State license as RN and BLS certificationJob Function :
Patient Care:
This will have been satisfactorily performed when
Changes in patient's needs are immediately responded to and holistic care provided using independent clinical judgment based on knowledge drawn from education and experience at all times.
Planned educational programs and information are adapted to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content and integrates this education during the delivery of patient care as evidenced by collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
Efficiency in the delivery of care is ensured; immediate priorities are determined and solutions for problems offered as needed. Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict counsel for resolution of conflict is sought as necessary. Variances from expected outcomes are identified and revisions in the plan of care made based patient outcomes as necessary.All patient care activities are accurately documented per documentation standards; Assistance is provided to the healthcare team with the documentation process as needed.
Coordination of Care:
This will have been satisfactorily performed when
Knowledge regarding unit initiatives is maintained, as evidence by the incorporation of the outcomes of the team/committees work into practice.
Actively participates on unit teams, work groups and/ or committees as requested; Anticipates needs and voluntarily assists others.Quality:
This will have been satisfactorily performed when
Other Duties as Assigned:
This will have been satisfactorily performed when