Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Job description

Overview Plan, organize and implement nursing care and education of adult patients, and adult patients undergoing treatment with coumadin/warfarin. Clinical: - Coordinates patient care with the Primary Care Provider and other care providers, as appropriate. - Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, and infection control standards. - Inform patients of PT results, dose of medication to take, and time frame for follow-up. - Recognizes patient problems and refers any concerns regarding medication regimen, bleeding, or other adverse physical conditions to the physician. - Assists patients arriving in the clinic, and takes vital signs as needed, referring patients to the physician’s office or ER, as indicated. - Performs prothrombin/INR blood tests and records appropriately. - Ensures patients are knowledgeable regarding their medication, providing additional education as needed. Administrative & Clerical: - Assists in the development of nursing policies and procedures related to the care of patients receiving specialty services. - Maintains accurate records on each patient. - Assists in registering new patients, scheduling appointments and follow...