Hospital Care Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

Registered Nurse
PRN Professional Portales, NM, US

Salary Range: $35.00 To $50.00 Hourly

Provide direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting. Communicate with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Must be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment and perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.

Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. Ability to revise standard of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.

Communicate appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers, and physicians.

Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including: pediatric, geriatric and general population.

Demonstrate an ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills.

Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.

Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Function as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.

Interact professionally with patient/family and involve patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

Ensure that documentation meets current standards and policies.

communicate with social service/discharge planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.

Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.

Coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary.

Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Current registered nurse licensure in the state of New Mexico

Knowledge of nursing services

Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions