Staff Rn - Torrance, United States - Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Verified Company

Torrance, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting.

Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift.

The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Core Competencies:

Adheres to infection prevention guidelines

Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides agespecific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medications
Utilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies:

Recognizes and manages vasovagal response to treatment.

Assesses and differentiates types of chest and abdominal pain with appropriate intervention.

Ensures diet is appropriate and restrictions (food and fluid) are followed.
Provides activity/rest as appropriate to patient condition, disease process.

Ensures a safe environment for staff and patientsDischarge planning= early assessment of need for home durable equipment, follow-up with home health or possible rehab or ECF.Keeps patients clean and turned appropriately.

Ensures durable equipment is provided to the patient to promote independent functioning.
Manages hematomas in A-line puncture sites.
Correlates disease process to drug therapies to manage patients with hyper/hypotension, fluid overload, pump failure, dysrhythmias.
Maintains IV access on all patients.
Reinforces follow up care with physicians ie, blood drug levels, M.D. appointments.

Implements protocols requiring higher level expertise:
eg, ACLS code management.
Works with medical director and leadership team to improve and develop program to improve outcomes.

Provides assistance with complex discharge planning in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a safe, realistic and timely discharge plan.

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