1.Initiates assessments of problems presented by each patient on admission, which includes observations of physical, physiological, pathophysiological and psychological needs of each patients.
2.Reviews diagnostic data of studies and evaluations done by the health care team, and communicates findings and reports to physicians and responsible nursing staff as required.
3.Make continuous and systematic assessments and observations to identify favorable and unfavorable signs and symptoms, keeping physician informed of significant changes.
4.Implements the medical care plan (Physician’s Orders) of each patient and evaluates the response of the patient to medications administered and treatments rendered.
5.Implements nursing actions in response to assessments and observations of signs and symptoms of stabilized and unstabilized patient’s condition as required.Guides are given by subordinate members of the nursing staff.
6.Assigns the aspects of care to selected members of the nursing team according to their level of training; guides care given by subordinate members of the nursing staff; assumes charge responsibilities of the nursing unit as assigned.
7.Uses adaptive and life sustaining equipment, in addition to nursing skills and techniques as determined by specific types of services rendered in assigned areas.
8.Documents nursing actions taken, medications and treatments given with responses as required.
9.Perform related duties and requested within reason.
10.Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job‑related hazards.
11.Responsibly follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
12.Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
13.Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
*Complete job description provided upon employment.
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