Iowa City, IA30+ days ago
Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness • Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations • Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings • Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes • Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses • Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response • Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan • Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care • Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions • General computer skills are required, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel • Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.