Nurse (Health Care)

Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: CMH Open Heart

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process. Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols, and procedures. Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes. Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift. Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice. Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise. Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment as applicable. Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing. Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider orders and hospital procedures/policies. Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary. Recognizes the need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse consultations in a timely manner. Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care to meet identified expected outcomes. Provides goal-focused shift report. Advocates with physicians on the patient's behalf when necessary. Takes cultural, age-specific, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures and illness.