Job Description​

Functions independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process. Coordinates the care for a group of patients with the Multidisciplinary Team. Delegates tasks appropriately. Identifies hospital resources. Serves as a clinical resource for new employees. Demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within unit or department.

In Community Hospital setting:

• Demonstrate ability to mange care within the established standards of nursing care and practice as defined by the state.  

• Appropriately triage patient and prioritizes needs, displaying a caring and responsive attitude.  

• Initiate care to stabilize patient and assist in managing life support needs by collaborating with physician and clinical staff, demonstrating appropriate admission, discharge and transfer procedures.

• Collect detailed patient history and symptoms, including vital signs, providing appropriate care in a timely and cost-effective manner.  

• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and established polices and procedures.  

• Report adverse treatments or medications in accordance with current policies and procedures.  

• Prepare patient meals.  

• Participates in QAPI activities including participation in accreditation preparation and survey process, and maintenance of accreditation, state, and CMS standards.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Job Details

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