West Burlington, IA30+ days ago
Intervenes to clarify patient order• Utilizes opportunities during delivery of patient care to teach the patient information necessary to attain the optimal level of self-careEvaluation• Evaluates patient's response to care and comprehension of educationDocumentation• Documents all aspects of the nursing process in a legible, concise, clear, and timely manner utilizing PCS or appropriate hospital forms, utilizing correct medical terminology and accepted abbreviationsCommunication• Involves patient and significant other(s) in all aspects of the nursing process• Acts as a patient advocate and respects the rights and confidentiality of patients• Promotes communication and relays information in a clear manner• Understand and acts within the guidelines for addressing ethical concerns• Communicates delays or wait times to patient/significant otherJudgment• Demonstrates sound judgment with the Nursing Process based upon critical thinking skills and a problem-solving approach• Anticipates and takes proper action in emergency and complex patient care situationsEquipment• Demonstrates the ability to utilize appropriate equipment when providing nursing care according to unit/organizational policies, including ability to trouble shoot equipment. Includes monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, administering medications and treatments as prescribed (including IV medications and non-titrating drips), caring for pre- and post-surgical patients, chronic trach patients on baseline settings, wound vacs, working closely with providers and family members to keep them updated, and reporting patient results.