Highlights
Medication administration Skin assessment/wound care Pain management Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices. Creates safe therapeutic milieu on the unit Attends group activities, observes patient interaction; participates as requested by group leader Participates in treatment team meetings If appropriately credentialed, performs duties of Qualified Mental Health Professional as assigned Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Coos Bay, OR |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2005 |
| Website | http://www.bestica.com/ |
Description
Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches
patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively
coordinate overall care of the patient.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning
needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.
Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.
Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse s role with the patient. This care may include but not
be limited to:
Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.
Medication administration
Skin assessment/wound care
Pain management
Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient
transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices,
medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.
Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention,
and wellness promotion.
Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.
Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.
Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as
necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.
Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.
Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Creates safe therapeutic milieu on the unit
Attends group activities, observes patient interaction; participates as requested by group leader
Participates in treatment team meetings
If appropriately credentialed, performs duties of Qualified Mental Health Professional as assigned
Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
Requirement description :
- At least 1 year of inpatient psych experience- [REQUIRED]
- Recent (within 5 years) hospital experience- [REQUIRED]
- Resume
- Skills checklist (within 1 year)
- Certifications - certifications don t need to be active at time of submission but must be willing to obtain
- License - OR license doesn't need to be active at time of submission but must be willing to obtain
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
- BLS
- CPI
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
- Oregon
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : TBD
On Call Requirements : TBD
About Company
We are a trusted provider of solutions in Information Technology and Healthcare sectors to the DoD, Federal and Commercial markets. Our guiding principle and core values help us care for our people and the community; and build a culture of excellence which in turn helps us achieve our organizational objective of exceeding customer’s expectations in each and every project. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we were founded in 2005 and believe our success is a direct result of hard work and outstanding employee dedication. Our environment is dynamic, friendly, and collaborative. We foster a positive culture, where innovation and synergy are encouraged to build our workplace into a community of like-minded, passionate people.
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