Registered Nurse - Sioux City, United States - 247 Headhunting

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    • Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial factors.
    • Develop individualized care plans based on patient assessments, including goals, interventions, and expected outcomes.
    • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or advanced practice providers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established protocols.
    • Monitor patients' responses to treatments, medications, and interventions, identifying and addressing any adverse reactions or changes in condition.
    • Perform various nursing procedures and interventions, such as wound care, catheterization, IV therapy, and tracheostomy care, with precision and attention to patient safety.
    • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, to coordinate patient care and achieve optimal outcomes.
    • Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding health conditions, treatment options, medications, and self-care practices.
    • Advocate for patients' rights, preferences, and needs within the healthcare system, ensuring respectful and compassionate care.
    • Document all patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately and comprehensively in electronic health records (EHR) or other medical record systems.
    • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research projects, and evidence-based practice activities to enhance patient care delivery and outcomes.
    • Adhere to regulatory requirements, professional standards, and institutional policies governing nursing practice and patient care.
    • Maintain licensure and certification through ongoing professional development activities, continuing education, and adherence to state-specific requirements.