Med-Surg Adult

Registered Nurse

Livingston, MT

JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is responsible for professional nursing care of patients in the assigned area|department, including identification of patient needs and implementation of nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Responsibilities also include delegation of duties to and supervision of both licensed and non-licensed personnel. Works collaboratively with ancillary nursing staff and other personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses patient's condition and nursing needs.
• Identifies goals through the care planning process.
• Identifies appropriate nursing actions to meet care-planning goals with regards to patient's holistic needs.
• Exhibits age appropriate competencies: newborn, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Answers call lights promptly.
• Upon completion of nursing interventions, documents accurately and thoroughly in the appropriate area of the patient record.
• Reports changes in patient condition or pertinent observations to the appropriate physician and|or other member of the healthcare team.
• Actively participates in patient|family education and the discharge planning process.
• Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within scope of practice and training.
• Participates in orientation of new personnel.
• Assists with and|or initiates emergency measures appropriately.
• Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement.
• Accepts accountability for own actions.
• Attends all mandatory in-service trainings.
• Maintains current BLS. Obtains and maintains ACLS, PALS certification within one year of hire.
• Completes all annual required educational competencies.

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