Description:
Salary: 26.45 - 40.87
Our Emergency Department,
the only 'base' ED station within 180 miles, treats
over 55,000 patients per year and incorporates such
advanced technologies as the MedHost patient tracking
and electronic nurse documentation systems and Spacelab
cardiac monitoring systems. The ED consists of a 21
bed acute, 9 bed semi-urgent, and 7 bed non-urgent
area.
Job Description:
Performs assessments
focusing on the physical and psychosocial, spiritual
and cultural health status of the patient in an ongoing,
timely, and systematic manner as evidenced by documentation.
Participates in formulating an outcome-based plan of
care which is prioritized and can be based on nursing.
Directs other health team members, including Business
Associates, Clinical Associates, and Team Associates,
in the provision of patient care, team activities,
and plans of care. Implements care in a knowledgeable
and skillful manner, as evidenced by team feedback
and documentation, and patient feedback. Evaluates
effectiveness of care given by self and other health
team members, in progressing patient toward outcomes.
Utilizes the nursing process to compare patient response
with observable outcomes which are specified in the
plan of care as evidenced by documentation Identifies
initial and ongoing patient/family/significant other's
education needs as an integral part of care and implements
appropriate measures to meet these as evidenced by
documentation. Initiates discharge planning based upon
admission assessment, makes appropriate referrals and
monitors patient/family/significant other's progress
and readiness for discharge, collaborating with health
team members, as appropriate. Documentation is performed
as required. Performing concise, accurate and legible
documentation according to standards designated for
pertinent circumstances as evidenced by audit.
Job
Qualifications:
Arizona or compact state RN License
and BCLS/ACLS/NALS required as appropriate for assigned
unit.
Posting
Date: Apr 17 08
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