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JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse delivers clinically competent care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The R.N. effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

TOP ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Contrast coverage (monitoring, assessing and treating patients receiving IV contrast for possible allergic reactions and other adverse events that may occur in the course of completing the study)
• Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.
  • Assess the patient; collect and document the patient's current health status and medical history. Complete and/or review Admission Data Record as defined by policy. Make accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status and respond appropriately.
  • Plan/Implement; set priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient's needs and formulate a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards. The Plan of Care is initiated on patient admission based on all aspects of the initial assessment. Plan includes physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors: patient/significant other education and patient discharge planning.
  • Evaluate; perform ongoing assessment and revise plan of care based on new data and patient's condition.
• Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status. Document patient care which reflects nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. Documentation includes evidence of appropriate patient/significant other teaching, and the understanding of these instructions is noted in the medical record.
• Communicate with the physician regarding patient needs, nursing assessments, and recommendations on a daily basis, and as needed, as evidenced by client feedback and RN observation. Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure the patient's well being as evidenced by staff/client feedback.
• Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material as evidenced by client feedback and RN observation.
• Administer medications according to policy and procedure.
• Initiate intravenous access according to policy and procedure.
• Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• SUPPORTS MISSION, VISION AND VALUES OF THE CORPORATION
  
  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Previous experience in patient care setting required. Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
  
  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  Valid registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. Current BLS and ALS certification. Continuing education in accordance with the State of Michigan.