RN Med Surg 5N FT Days

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines

Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care

Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status

Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care

Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals

Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals

Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process

Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession

Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model

Participates in organizational activities

Participates in Peer Review

Participates in professional development activities

Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner

Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles

Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient

Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs

Utilizes resources in an economical manner

Utilizes safe administration of medications

Utilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies Recognizes and manages vasovagal response to treatment.

Assesses and differentiates types of chest and abdominal pain with appropriate intervention.

Ensures diet is appropriate and restrictions (food and fluid) are followed.

Provides activity/rest as appropriate to patient condition, disease process.

Ensures a safe environment for staff and patients

Discharge planning= early assessment of need for home durable equipment, follow-up with home health or possible rehab or ECF.

Keeps patients clean and turned appropriately.

Ensures durable equipment is provided to the patient to promote independent functioning.

Manages hematomas in A-line puncture sites.