Registered Nurse - Clinical - Abdominal Transplant

Job Summary The Registered Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care activities during a patient’s hospital stay. Responsibilities include coordinating planning with other disciplines and adopting a patient/customer driven approach. Job Responsibilities Comprehensive Nursing Assessment: Perform age‑appropriate admission or transfer assessment. Obtain input from family/guardian when appropriate. Accurately document findings. Assess post‑op/post-invasive procedure patients. Document education and discharge needs at admission and throughout hospitalization. Provide reassessment and document observations per plan of care, changes in condition, and responses to care and procedures. Plan of Care Development: Establish, coordinate, and evaluate a plan of care based on assessment data, diagnoses, lab results, physician orders, protocols, and other relevant information. Identify short and long term goals, formulate nursing interventions, and incorporate disease‑specific evidence‑based practices into the care plan. Nursing Interventions: Collaborate with health team members for daily care plan coordination. Provide, coordinate, and communicate patient care, including handoff communication reports. Administer and document medications accurately according to policies and procedures. Monitor, maintain, and document IV fluids and parenteral nutrition. Complete referrals and request consultations for special needs, equipment, or information. Educate patient and family, plan discharge, clarify physician orders, and ensure timely implementation. Assist physicians with procedures or delegate to the Care Partner as appropriate. Document readback for telephone verbal orders and take orders only in emergency situations. Recognize changes in patient condition and take appropriate nursing actions. Involve family/guardian in care decisions when appropriate. Identify patient risks, act appropriately, and apply infection control practices. Nursing Care Review: Perform and document ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness. Evaluate effectiveness of patient/family education and modify the plan as needed. Report significant changes in clinical parameters immediately to physician and others as indicated. Identify problems, gather data, propose solutions, and communicate through appropriate authority lines. Report variations from care/treatment following occurrence reporting policy. Specialized Care (High‑Risk Patients): Restraint Care: Initiate/evaluate alternatives, apply restraints per approved procedure, monitor response, provide specified care, consult peers, and document thoroughly. Pain Management: Assess pain presence, incorporate cultural/spiritual beliefs, implement techniques, include family in plan development, and consider therapeutic methods. Abuse Assessment: Recognize abuse criteria, report signs to appropriate authorities, and take actions to support patient safety. Professional Practice: Adhere to quality standards, policies, and protocols; participate in learning experiences. Demonstrate appropriate technical and cognitive skills; keep up to date with unit information, policies, and procedures. Participate in committees, shared governance, staff meetings, and review hospital/nursing publications. Show ability to adapt to changing work demands and support peers. Orient, precept, and supervise new staff nurses; maintain collaborative team approach. Safety & Infection Control: Practice standard precautions and dispose of hazardous waste per guidelines. Maintain a safe, clean environment, follow hand hygiene, use safe patient handling equipment, and adhere to dress code. Report risk management concerns using eSRM. Mandatory Requirements: Maintain current RN license and certifications (BLS, HI, TB screening, influenza vaccination, ethics training, safety training, abuse & neglect course, blood‑borne pathogens training as required). Complete annual competency, population‑specific competency, and orientation competency as applicable. Service Excellence (Customer‑Focused Care): Demonstrate care, courtesy, and respectful service; meet physical, spiritual, psychological, and emotional needs. Communicate effectively, keep patient confidentiality, provide clear explanations, and allow time for questions. Deliver quality care per standards, share knowledge, and assist in continuous improvement. Utilize resources wisely, recommend changes that increase efficiency, and minimize waste. Qualifications & Minimum Education Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri. Experience in acute or medical/surgical settings preferred. Proficiency in nursing assessment, care planning, medication administration, and documentation. Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid parental leave (one week for newborns or newly adopted children, pro‑rated for FTE).
• Flexible payment options through DailyPay.
• Upfront tuition coverage via FlexPath.

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