Employment Type:

Shift:

Description:

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment on all assigned patients, including a review of systems, as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
• Completes Admission Assessment in time frame established, according to Policy and Procedure.
• Establishes plan of care in timely manner, according to Policy and Procedure based on findings of initial assessment.
• Documents appropriate chart records reflecting modification of the Plan of Care according to patient response or changing needs.
• Documentation reflects patient's progress toward desired outcomes/goals.
• Plan of care includes anticipation of potential problems based on knowledge of disease process.
• Insures appropriate patient preparation as well as timely completion of chart prior to

surgery, special procedure, transfer, or discharge.

• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and in accordance with

Policy and Procedure. Seeks input from Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse or Clinical Nurse

III/IV when unfamiliar with treatment, medication, or procedure.

• Establishes nursing care priorities and delegates accordingly. Sees that assignments are

carried out as indicated in a timely manner.

• Reports pertinent observations and nursing actions to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
• Notifies physician, in a timely manner, of any pertinent physical or emotional findings and documents appropriately.
• Evaluates and documents the patient's response to nursing and medical intervention in accordance with Policy and Procedure.
• Maintains constant awareness of potential safety hazards to patients, assuring necessary safety precautions are implemented.
• Reassesses patient according to unit-specific policy and procedures; makes changes as necessary; and documents appropriate information in patient's chart.
• Anticipates and responds to changes in patient's condition, based on knowledge of disease process.
• Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by Supervisor.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Licensure/Certification:

• Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Florida
• BLS/ACLS required

****Orthopedic Experience Preferred****

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