Registered Nurse - Med Surgery 2nd Floor

General Statement of Job This position provides safe and effective nursing care and treatment to patients in the Telemetry Medical/Surgical Unit. Employees are part of a managed care team and works collaboratively with ancillary personnel in the provision of proper medical services and treatment. This position provides nursing care and services to patients seeking medical attention and prevents further deterioration of patient's health in accordance with established regulations, policies, nursing standards and medical instructions. Job Description General Statement of Job This position provides safe and effective nursing care and treatment to patients in the Telemetry Medical/Surgical Unit. Employees are part of a managed care team and works collaboratively with ancillary personnel in the provision of proper medical services and treatment. This position provides nursing care and services to patients seeking medical attention and prevents further deterioration of patient's health in accordance with established regulations, policies, nursing standards and medical instructions. Essential Functions Provides nursing care to meet the needs of the patient population served as qualified; i.e., adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Delivers patient care within defined hospital and critical care standards for assessment, care planning, interventions, and reassessment, and delegates care appropriately to other team members and support staff. Evaluates patient's care status frequently.? Reports variances in care and/or medication administration for quality improvement. Performs duties with a clear understanding of the JCAHO Safety Goals and delivers care with patient safety as a goal. Follows hospital policies guiding compliance with National Patient Safety Goals. Performs duties in accordance with pathogen transmission practices; i.e., follows hand washing procedures and utilizes protective equipment effectively. Performs nursing care within the guidelines of the Relationship and Results Oriented Healthcare Model utilizing the recommended bundles of best practice. Assess and charts patient's vital signs and notifies physician of abnormal ranges as well as any significant changes. Delegates and supervises care appropriately to LPNs, CNAs and Monitor Techs with follow up and feedback procedures to ensure quality of care.? Initiates appropriate actions as needed. Develops plan of care and patient focused goals with the patient and family as appropriate, ensuring patient understanding and involvement in their care. Delivers patient care in accordance with established infection control standards for patient placement, IV therapy, medication administration and the performance of all patient procedures; demonstrating adherence to hand washing policy. Follows policies for administration of high risk drugs, patient identification, documentation and taking telephone orders with read back and communication of critical values/diagnostic results. Communicates effectively with other patient care providers and team members for efficiencies and safety of care through appropriate ordering procedures, preparing patients for surgery and other procedures, communicating fall potential and other risk identifiers. Evaluates clinical/ #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Care District of Palm Beach County