Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg (Nights) West Branch, MI

This position performs a variety of integrated functions, intuitively, using the nursing process while applying a broad nursing knowledge in a caring, concerned manner.

(30%)
* Regularly assesses patient s/client s needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.

(30%)
* Provides direct resident care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.

(20%)
* Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.

(10%)
* Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.

(10%)
* Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.