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ResponsibilitiesJob Summary The RN's practice is guided by the ANA Standard for Professional Nurse and Code of Ethics. The RN has knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served. The RN records patients' medical history and symptoms, helps perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operates medical equipment, administers treatment and medications, and helps with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. The RN establishes a care plan or contributes to an existing plan. The plan may include activities such as administering medication, including careful checking of dosages and avoiding interactions; starting, maintaining, and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines for fluid, medication, blood, and blood products; administering therapies and treatments; observing the patient and recording those observations; and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. The RN teaches patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explains post-treatment and home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self-administration of medication and therapy. The RN provides direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care and delegates when appropriate.
The RN supports efforts to advance clinical knowledge and skills. The RN precepts new hire staff and students. The RN assists the staff and students to seek and complete the tasks required to complete their competency skills. The RN continues to enhance their knowledge in the nursing management and care of patient problems and conditions as required. The RN may continue to improve the patients experience, clinical outcomes and works to promote a healthy work environment. Nursing practices theory based nursing that is evidenced based utilizing a Shared Governance model for decision-making.
All RN staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients must have knowledge of:
Stroke symptoms and warning signsProtocols and pathways used to identify, evaluate and manage stroke patientsNIHSSStroke Alert activation and protocolStroke quality indicatorsAvailable stroke patient education materials and community resourcesEducational requirementsStroke Center website resourcesAdditional Responsibilities:
Possess the knowledge of how to collect health data in a systematic and ongoing manner, prioritizing data collection as determined by the patient's immediate condition or needs, and involving the family.Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient and their specific health problems.Implements interventions in the plan of care.Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes.Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards.Integrates ethical principles in all aspects of practice.Collaborates with others in the practice of nursing professional development.Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care delivery.Develops and evaluates standards of care for patients that are evidence-based.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care. QualificationsEducation
Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing. All staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients, please refer to the addendum for stroke specific education requirements - PRIOR TO START Required.
All Diploma and ADN hires must complete BSN within 60 months of hire date OR have 10 years of Registered Nurse Experience (direct or indirect). Required.
Other Graduate from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution. Required.
Experience
1 year RN experience for all Float Positions Required.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse (RN) State And/Or Compact State Licensure Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona Upon Hire Required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in BLS training course C, and unit specific certification as required by specialty area DOP. Required.
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