RN - Emergency
Company: CARLE
Location: Peoria
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes
professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and
management of care to patients through the application of the
nursing process.
- Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and
physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes. Develops an
individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the
patient/family and health care team. Uses appropriate interventions
identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient
outcomes. Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress
toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the
shift. Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed
based on changes in patient condition. Completes required
documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event
reports. Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice
as evidenced through seeking resources and continued
self-development. Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and
troubleshoots when problems arise. Acquires and maintains current
knowledge and skills in evidence based nursing practice. Promotes
the professional development of self and team members Shares
clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the
learning needs of others. Demonstrates a practical problem solving
approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable).
Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through
appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable). Possesses
knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for
testing. Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated
quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and
hospital lab procedures/policies.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE FOCUS: Coordinates the
interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with
team members and utilizes additional resources when
necessary.Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts
to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected
outcomes or patient needs.Recognizes need for assistance and
utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT)
consultation in a timely manner.Demonstrates ownership and
persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.Able
to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient
management with some turnover in assignment.Consistently
prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in
assignment and unanticipated interruptions.Identifies and utilizes
team resources to solve identified problems or needs.Collaborates
with the health care team in the organization of tasks and
activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge
according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected
outcomes.Works with other team members in delegating tasks and
activities appropriately.Provides goal-focused shift
report.Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when
necessary.Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at
promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient
outcomes and unit productivity.Chooses an appropriate and
meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives
and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.
- PATIENT EDUCATION FOCUS: Assesses and chooses teaching
strategies appropriate to the patient's/family's age specific
needs.Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response,
readiness to learn and level of comprehension.Takes cultural,
age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration
when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital
experience, etc.Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment
by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient
Safety Goals.Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to
provide specialized education.Utilizes SVI patient education system
as a resource for patients and family members.
Keywords: CARLE, Davenport , RN - Emergency, Healthcare , Peoria, Iowa
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