RN/LPN - Home Care (Part Time)

Location
Four Peaks Medical Center - 1301 S Crismon Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209

Department
Wound Care OP

Shift
Day Monday and Friday 0800-1630 (additional days possible to assist with PTO).

Bonus available
Bonus available

Requirements
At least 1 year of wound care/clinic experience.

Job Summary
The RN's practice is guided by the ANA Standard for Professional Nurse and Code of Ethics. The RN has knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served. The RN records patients' medical history and symptoms, helps perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operates medical equipment, administers treatment and medications, and helps with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. The RN establishes a care plan or contributes to an existing plan. The plan may include activities such as administering medication, careful checking of dosages and avoiding interactions, starting, maintaining, and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines for fluid, medication, blood and blood products, administering therapies and treatments, observing patients and recording those observations, and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. The RN teaches patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explains post‑treatment and home‑care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self‑administration of medication and therapy. The RN provides direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care and delegating when appropriate. The RN supports efforts to advance clinical knowledge and skills. The RN precepts new hire staff and students; assists staff and students to seek and complete tasks required to complete their competency skills; continues to enhance their knowledge in nursing management and care of patient problems and conditions as required. The RN may continue to improve the patients.

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