IA $90 Medical 3W RN, 7P-7:30A

  • Iowa City
  • Codeforce 360
7pm-7:30 am, 36 hours per week. This includes weekends and holidays.Job Duties/Performance ExpectationsObtains a comprehensive admission history, performs physical assessment per unit policy and demonstratesintegrated assessment abilities. a. Differentiates variations of normal and abnormal assessment findings. b. Analyzesand prioritizes abnormal findings. Initiates appropriate response. c. Anticipates actual or potential problems or healthconcerns in the hospital and/or home setting.Demonstrates ongoing assessment of patient's psychosocial, physiological and educational process per unit policy. a.Anticipates, recognizes and documents subtle changes in patient's physical and mental status. b. Integrates analysis ofdiagnostic information in patient assessment and care. c. Analyzes ongoing assessments to determine patient's and/orsignificant other's learning and discharge needs.Integrates assessment data and formulates an individualized nursing diagnosis according to the Department ofNursing's policies and procedures. Formulates an individualized plan of care based on standards of care and practice and hospital/unit policies. a.Identifies and focuses on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, learning and discharge planning needs of thepatient and significant other(s). b. Develops, interprets and correlates realistic goals and orders which will maintain orimprove patient health status. c. Discusses and disseminates information concerning patient plan of care withmembers of the interdisciplinary health care team. d. Participates in ongoing discharge planning with members of theinterdisciplinary health care team. Modifies individualized plan of care based on ongoing assessment and changes in patient status. a. Re-evaluatescurrent goals and priorities for action. b. Appropriately coordinates holistic care. c. Anticipates and manages changingsituations. Administers prescribed treatments and medications promptly according to hospital policies and procedures.Guides and provides functional supervision of ancillary staff while maintaining accountability for patient care. Assistsand guides peers with patient care decisions. Utilizes opportunities during the delivery of patient care to teach the patient information necessary to attain the optimallevel of self care. a. Recognizes patient's readiness to learn. b. Develops and enhances an individualized teaching plan conjunction with the patient's needs. c. Utilizes available teaching materials and support groups, etc.; formulatesinstructional material as needed. d. Reinforces teaching done by other members of the interdisciplinary health careteam.Evaluates patient's responses to care and comprehension of education. a. Monitors response to intervention andprogress towards goals. b. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care provided by ancillary nursing personnel.Documents all aspects of the nursing process in a legible, concise, clear and timely manner utilizing appropriatehospital forms or technology and terminology.Involves patient and significant other(s) in all aspects of the nursing process. a. Acts as a patient advocate andrespects the rights and confidentiality of patients. b. Promotes communication and relays information in a clear manner.Utilizes information and communication systems effectively. c. Understands and acts within the guidelines foraddressing ethical concerns.Demonstrates sound judgment with the Nursing Process based upon critical thinking skills and a problem solvingapproach. a. Organizes, prioritizes and demonstrates accountability for nursing care. b. Demonstrates sensitivity tostrengths and limitations of peers. Offers praise, direction and evaluation as needed. c. Recognizes own limitations,seeks assistance and takes corrective action as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned
Shift: Night shift 7p-7a, 36 hours per week, weekends and holidays
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Med-surg Adult,Med-Surg Ortho
General Certifications : BLS/BCLS
Nursing Certifications : NIHSS
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