Registered Nurse - Dunklau Gardens

Position: Registered Nurse - Dunklau Gardens - Multiple Shifts
* Performs patient care assessments and reassessments based on patient condition and established policy/procedure.
* Demonstrates the ability to effectively utilize the nursing process when providing assessment for all individuals.
* Demonstrates the ability to assess and reassess pain and pain management techniques utilized.
* Documents all assessment and reassessments in an accurate, legible, and timely manner.
* Utilizes history and assessment information to identify patient problems and set goals.
* Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs.
* Demonstrates the ability to revise a plan of care as indicated by patient's response to treatment.
* Utilizes assessment data and formulates a plan for discharge needs.
* Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standards of care and patient's age.
* Performs direct patient care utilizing professional nursing skills and judgment according to physicians and other licensed practitioner's orders.
* Teaches health care practices, initiates and participates in patient and family education programs.
* Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their condition.
* Documentation of nursing care meets current standards and policies.
* Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care appropriately and clearly.
* Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures and patient rounds.
* Utilizes effective clinical delegation skills, demonstrating accountability for the scope of practice of the individual being delegated to and evaluation of the outcome of delegation.
* Consults with co-workers and other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs and discharge plan.
* Performs job duties in a manner consistent with organization and departmental safety policies and procedures. C
* Completes departmental safety requirements, I.e., blitz, departmental in-services, etc., on an annual basis.
* Patient care is planned and provided based on a comprehensive assessment of patient needs.
* Utilizes the role of primary nurse to effectively manage patient care from admission to discharge in an appropriate and cost effective manner.
* Documentation is completed in a timely manner and supports the care provided to meet regulatory requirements.
* Utilizes data from the Oasis comprehensive assessment to plan patient cares and monitors outcomes of the care.+ Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.+ Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
* Knowledge of computer resources.
* Proficiency in nursing practice.
* Exceptional ability to be self-directed.
* Outstanding ability to communicate with wide variety of disciplines.
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