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RN, OR

Shenandoah Medical Center · Shenandoah, Iowa, US

1. Utilizes the nursing process for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient out...

Job description

1. Utilizes the nursing process for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to the RN scope of practice. 2. Collaborate with health care providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care. 3. Performs emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practice. 4. Performs and maintains documentation. 5. Communicates effectively. 6. Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities. 7. Performs operating room specific tasks, as assigned. 8. Performs post-anesthesia Phase 1 recovery care, as assigned. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. - Performs comprehensive nursing assessments in an efficient and effective manner. - Reviews, discusses and implements health care provider orders appropriately and acts appropriately if there are questions. - Recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, establishes priorities and takes appropriate action. - Serves as a patient advocate. - Evaluates patient progress toward desired outcomes prior to discharge. - Demonstrates personal accountability in the delivery of patient car...