Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Per Diem Nights

Responsible for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The nurse assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs, uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care, and plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care.

Requirements

• Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs
• Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care
• Maintains required competencies
• Functions as charge nurse as assigned
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
• Administers medication as ordered by physician
• Recognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriately
• Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff
• Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators
• Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services
• Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients
• Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen