Registered Nurse - Rheumatology

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) functions primarily in direct patient care, and demonstrates “competent” clinical practice. This position triages patients, obtains patient history and vital signs and assesses patients. Acts independently to initiate immediate care in the absence of a physician in life threatening situations. Provides care for the acutely ill as well as the non-acute patient. Performs multiple procedures utilizing both complex and simple nursing skills and assists the physician with their procedures.

Provides comfort, both physical and psychological, to the patient, their family and visitors. Provides discharge and follow-up instructions to the patient and family. Answers the ambulance radios and, without assistance, gives appropriate orders for pre-hospital care. Works with multiple types of sophisticated equipment and handles various types of patients in a frequently stressful environment

• (25%) Performs nursing assessments, intervenes appropriately and promptly, and participates in care planning.
• (25%) 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.
• (20%) Processes physician/provider orders accurately, completely, and in a timely manner, and does follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.
• (15%) Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or facilitates changes in plan to improve patient care.
• (15%) Actively participates in updating/ revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information

Registered Nurse

Associate Degree in Nursing

Values:
Excellence - We offer nothing less than the best. We adhere to the highest standards possible in clinical care and customer service. We continuously measure ourselves and constantly strive to improve.

Integrity - We do the right thing, each time, every time. We treat each individual with compassion and respect, demonstrating the pinnacle of professionalism and dignity. We communicate openly and honestly. We recognize the unique individuality of each person. In all that we do, we exemplify the highest ethical standards.

Teamwork - We provide individual commitment to a group effort. Collaboration benefits everyone - most importantly, our patients. It promotes efficiency, fosters professional and organizational growth, encourages learning, and stimulates innovation.

Accountability - We accept responsibility for all we do. We are accountable for the outcomes of our efforts. We are responsible to the communities we serve, to our patients, and to one another. We recognize that as health care providers we occupy a position of trust.

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