Radiology RN-RADIOLOGY PT Day

Minimum clinical experience: one year of clinical work in scre/Clinical Care, ability to analyze documentation of clinical care. Job Summary The registered nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who facilitates and coordinates patient care delivery of the multidisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with physician orders. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on the patient condition, develops and implements a focused plan of care, and evaluates the patient response. The RN communicates patient data to the health care team, makes recommendations for patient interventions, delegates nursing care to others as appropriate, collaborates with other health care providers to deliver exceptional patient care, and documents outcomes in the patient’s medical record. The RN is responsible for creating a plan of care that is sensitive to diversity, age-appropriate, and individualized to the patient’s needs to facilitate wellness and healing. Delegates interventions to health care personnel guided by the Texas Nursing Practice Act and regulatory requirements, considering each patient’s condition and the competencies of the employee to minimize patient risk while maximizing safety. Utilizes clinical judgment, clinical inquiry, advocacy, caring practices, collaboration, and system thinking in the delivery of nursing care. Educates patients, families, staff, and the community as a cornerstone of professional practice. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Directs and coordinates nursing care, establishes priorities, and delegates nursing activities according to patient needs and staff’s capabilities and qualifications. Clearly communicates data obtained during nursing assessments, reports, and interdisciplinary rounds in a timely manner, and serves as an advocate for patients and families when communicating with other health team members. Assists team members in providing care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are required. Recognizes, appreciates, and incorporates unique differences of patient/family into an individualized plan of care. Differences may include, but are not limited to, cultural differences, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, and values. Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner. Assesses patient and family level of understanding to provide effective communication. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carrollton Regional Medical Center