RN - MS

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse

Develop a plan of care for individual patients by interviewing patients and family members, reviewing health records, and determining the kind of health and physical care required, including discharge planning. The plan of care reflects any special cultural, religious, physical, and psychosocial needs identified and contains expected outcomes individualized to the patient or situation. Initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations when the physician is not immediately available, such as taking resuscitative measures in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest. Administer therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician, such as medications and IV therapy that alter hemodynamic status, respiratory therapy, and mechanical ventilation. Plan, provide, and appropriately document the teaching of patients and families in preventative, curative, and rehabilitative measures, taking into consideration learning needs, styles, barriers, and readiness to learn. Record observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures administered, and the status of coordinated activities between nursing and other professional disciplines. Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes, including patient status, interventions, and patient response to nursing and therapeutic interventions, and update the plan of care accordingly. Document specific health care requirements for patients and prepare written assignments to individual team members, matching the skills and abilities of staff to the care requirements of patients. Plan and develop care delivery and implement the plan while coordinating the documentation of care. Assume oversight for patient care administered by licensed practical nurses and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks. Provide technical guidance, delegation, and direction to other registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed personnel. Share responsibilities for sustaining adequate supplies and equipment, as well as general upkeep of the unit, and in preserving a safe environment. Maintain knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice and promotes professional growth for self and other staff members. Demonstrate positive role model and leadership qualities. Adhere to and promote professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing. Maintain and promote positive personal work habits, interpersonal skills, and public relationships with colleagues, medical staff, patients, and families.