Job Summary:

　　Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of

　　Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plan in coordination with

　　patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient's clinical

　　condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates

　　in discharge planning process.

　　Essential Functions :( Those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform

　　unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation).

　　? Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital

　　and nursing department.

　　? Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to patients. Assigns nursing care

　　team members in accordance to patient needs, team members capabilities and qualifications.

　　? Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans and other

　　pertinent information, completely in the patient's medical record according to nursing

　　standards and policies. Performs assessment on all patients on admission and

　　reassessments as per policy. Makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment.

　　? Develops nursing care plan of assigned patient on admission, updates plan of care as needed

　　and ensures plan of care is coordinated with patient, family, and other members of the team.

　　? Assesses and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates

　　the patient and family regarding pain management.

　　? Revises the plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment, and evaluates

　　overall plan daily for effectiveness. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs

　　specific to the standard of care for patient's age. Performs treatments and provide services to

　　level of licensure.

　　? Receives physician's orders, ensures transcription is accurate and documents completion.

　　Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs

　　services requiring technical and manual skills within scope of practice.

　　? Administers medication utilizing the five rights of medication administration reducing the

　　potential for medication errors.

　　? Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness

　　of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.

　　? Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the

　　plan of care. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and

　　addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their

　　Dedicated to Hope, Healing and Recovery

　　families. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other

　　healthcare providers.

　　Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:

　　? Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

　　? Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and

　　their clinical condition.

　　? Basic computer knowledge.

　　? Able to organized tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful

　　situations.

　　? Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other

　　departments.

　　? Must have good and regular attendance.

　　? Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0

　　? Performs other related duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications:

　　Education:

　　? Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in

　　Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.

　　Licenses/Certification:

　　? Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.

　　? BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.

　　Experience:

　　? Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred

　　Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability