RN (VS) - PD (Float)

Job description

Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for designated group of residents using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care. Collaborates with physicians and other team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment in coordinating resident care and directing and delegating activities of the resident care team, specifically the LPN, CAN and Unit Secretary. Job Responsibility: - * Assesses the patient’s physiologic health status - Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient’s chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; - Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; - Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; - Assesses level of pain and pain management; - Communicates/documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care. - * Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status - Elicits perception of medical/nursing care and...