Description
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient鈥檚 clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments, with adequate supervision.
路聽聽聽聽聽Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.
路聽聽聽聽聽Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
路聽聽聽聽聽Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
路聽聽聽聽聽Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over patient life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served.
路聽聽聽聽聽Able to interpret data about the patient鈥檚 status in order to identify each patient鈥檚 age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
路聽聽聽聽聽Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of the plan of care.
路聽聽聽聽聽Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
路聽聽聽聽聽Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
路聽聽聽聽聽Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
路聽聽聽聽聽Follows the six medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
路聽聽聽聽聽Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient鈥檚 response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
路聽聽聽聽聽Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
路聽聽聽聽聽Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, coworkers, and physicians.
路聽聽聽聽聽Ability to assist physicians with procedures聽聽
Qualifications
Education:
Associates Degree in Nursing, Required
Bachelors Degree, Preferred
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Required Licenses:
Must have a current Mississippi Registered Nurse license or a current Compact State Registered Nurse license.
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Required Certifications:
路聽聽聽聽聽American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
路聽聽聽聽聽Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
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Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Capable of being flexible and organized. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Strong written and verbal skills.