Registered Nurse

Job Description

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of health care errors.
• Provides direct care and related duties in NMC Provita and maintains current knowledge of nursing practice and standards
• Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care given to assigned patient in an effective and organized manner
• Provides for the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and families
• Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains of DOH.Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-Based Healthcare.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and knowledge of pathophysiology that enables the ability to care for patients across the entire spectrum of care (acuity) and promotes quality of life.
• Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at all times.
• Has knowledge of, supports and integrates Patient and Family Centered Care.
• Follows the twelve (12) medication rights to reduce the potential for medication errors.
• Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care as appropriate.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified family learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning (where appropriate).
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists with procedures.
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat and clean.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Is responsible to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and self-directed ongoing education.
• Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Attends and participates in annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies.
• Is competent in all aspects of pain management.

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