Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Vent Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred, Trach and Vent experience required
License: Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in Client
Certifications: N/A
Must-Have: Trach and Vent experience
Description:
Utilize the nursing process in the provision of direct patient care.
Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating all care provided to assigned patients.
Delivery of care is based on the standards of care and practices established by the Department of Nursing and other policies and procedures.
Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of support or restorative care.
Supervise patient care provided by licensed practical nurses, registered nurses on permit, nursing attendants, technicians, and Client staff.
Assess the immediate and continuing care needs of the patient and their significant other.
Develop comprehensive and current plans of care which include physical needs, patient teaching, and discharge planning, as well as psychosocial/spiritual needs.
Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and the medical regimen.
Oversee and ensure the provision of all aspects of care for the patient, supervising the care provided by other nursing personnel as defined in the scope of practice.
Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate to relevant team members the patient's response to illness and/or therapeutic modalities.
Ensure timely reassessment of patient responses to treatment and when significant changes occur in patient condition or diagnosis.
Coordinate the overall plan of care to ensure the implementation of nursing interventions and consistency with the medical regimen.
Establish priorities for care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and initiate follow-up, as indicated, to ensure timely provision of patient care and therapeutic modalities.
Assure the plan of care integrates age-specific care needs as defined in the unit scope of care.
Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional clinical judgments.
Participate in quality improvement activities related to patient care delivery and the development of nursing/hospital standards.
Demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to manage stressful situations appropriately while facilitating interpersonal relationships with other disciplines.
Participate in the orientation of nursing staff.
Assume charge responsibilities as delegated by the Nurse/Manager designee.
Ensure appropriate coverage of all patients by assisting and relieving co-workers and working on other units as assigned.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Serve as a clinical resource for student nurses.
Participate in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs.
Engage in research and pilot projects supported by the Nursing Department.
Demonstrate responsibility for continuing professional growth and education, including attendance at staff development and continuing education programs.
Participate in appropriate professional and community organizations.
Perform other duties as requested.