RN - 5.4 Cardiac Med/Surg
- New London, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
Responsibilities
- 1. Assesses The Patient?S Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
- 2. Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
- 3. Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
- 4. Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient?S Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
- 5. Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
- 6. Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
- 7. Functions As A Charge Nurse.
- 8. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
- 9. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
- 10. Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of Established Policies Governing The Care Of A Patient Being Monitored For Cardiac Arrhythmias.
- 11. Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Arrhythmia.
- 12. Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Pediatric Patient Using The Principles Of Child Growth And Development As Appropriate To The Sick Child.
- 13. Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Pediatric Patient And Family Using The Principles Of Family Centered Care.
- 14. Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge Of Accurate Preparation And Administration Of Pediatric Medication. Uses Resource Literature And Understands Principles Of Appropriate Dosage By Weight And Age.