In this position, you'll provide nursing care for patients within the Operating Room - functioning as Admitting Nurse and obtaining patient history and relative information. You'll also prepare patient for surgery. PURPOSE: The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking skills to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on an assigned unit in a safe and proficient manner according to individual patient needs. Provides direct patient care based upon the standards set within Illinois Nurse Practice Act as well as organization specific polices and procedures. Ensures patient safety and satisfaction. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES: Monitors and coordinates the plan of care as evidenced by current and accurate documentation: - Plans, delivers and evaluates nursing care to patients with chronic and acute renal failure receiving dialysis therapy.
- Provides direct and indirect patient care in the dialysis setting.
- Communicates effectively with physicians and members of the healthcare team.
- Perform individualized assessment of patient condition
- Document updated plan of care in the electronic health record (EMR) as appropriate
- Identify and evaluate patient discharge needs in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
- Accurately document and communicate any change in patient condition to the appropriate member of a multidisciplinary team
Provides high quality and patient centered care - Respond to patient requests and needs
- Round on patients and families regularly as per departmental policy
- Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team (including patient/family) regarding changes in Plan of Care
- Provide nursing care that meets regulatory standards for patient quality and safety
Supports peers and supervises ancillary staff through teamwork to ensure patient care needs are met in an efficient and effective manner. - Delegate tasks to ancillary personnel in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act
- Participate in precepting and mentoring of new team members
Involved in unit operations, shared decision making and participation in organizational forums - Attends unit/departmental meetings
- Attend required annual in-service programs
- Attend organizational town hall meetings
- Participate in Unit shared decision making teams
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Basic computer knowledge and ability to learn new systems
- Strong Customer Service Skills
- Multi-tasking, Prioritization, Flexibility
- Self directed
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Associates Degree from an accredited Nursing Program
- Current Illinois Registered Nursing License
CERTIFICATION - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Required
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