Travel Nurse Rn - Pcu - $2,461 Per Week In Morristown, Nj

JOD ID: 33940262
Collects health history data from patient/family/significant other, and from previous medical records, while interacting with patient based on adolescent, adult or geriatric principles of communication. Completes admission assessment within the acceptable time frame. -Notifies consults when admitting criteria has been identified. -Completes Braden scale. -Continually reassesses the developmental biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge needs of patients. -Creates individualized age appropriate plan of care by involving patient family significant other, reflecting the need for safety, education, and a healing atmosphere. -Updates and revises the plan of care as needed and as patient status changes,in consultation with patient, family and caregiver. -Develops realistic outcomes/resolutions based on developmental stage in life, integrating into practice the physiological changes and psychological needs related to the elderly (i.e. skin integrity, safety, depression). -Continually reevaluates patients' needs accurately, initiating appropriate nursing actions to address needs.