RN IV-Physician Practices

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Department:

Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities

Patient Care Activities

• Performs initial re-assessment to include introduction to patient and family, vital signs, re-assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within appropriate time of arrival.
• Obtains and documents a complete nursing re-assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.
• Re-assesses patient education needs.
• Re-assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development.

Planning

• Re-evaluates plan of care as required by physician's office standards and practices.
• Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties.

Implementation

• Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.
• Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each day.
• Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.
• Administers medications as required by physician.
• Provides individualized instructions to patient/significant others regarding the plan of care.
• Demonstrates safe and correct use of equipment.
• Ensures that each patient's needs are met.
• Performs pre-operative care as directed by attending physician.
• Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.
• Documents orders and other pertinent items as needed.
• Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique, as needed.
• Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.
• Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician.
• Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of risk.
• Performs and assists in procedures as needed.
• Documents review of crash cart on a daily basis.
• Is able to administer oxygen therapy following physician's orders.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiology practices.

Evaluation

• Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.
• Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives.
• Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status.
• Evaluates planning needs based on anticipated problems, internal or community resources, and support systems.

Professional and Staff Development

• Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and physician's office specific in-services annually, prior to evaluation date.
• Plans, presents, and documents in-services..
• Documents competency in clinical skills annually.
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.

Leadership

• Ensures productivity daily and evaluates completion of duties assigned.
• Participates in PI program by identifying PI indicators of major aspects of care.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification

  • Current RN Licensure in State of Florida. BLS and CPR required.

• Education

  • Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.

• Experience

  • Level IV: Min 2 years in area of specialty.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: