Job Type Full-time Description Duties and Responsibilities Perform comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments for assigned patients. Complete admission assessments within 8 hours and shift assessments within 2 hours. Complete outpatient assessments prior to initiation of treatment. Document all assessments in appropriate systems. Demonstrates ability to apply patient/family education principles through assessment, instructions, evaluations and documentation. Monitor patient condition and identify changes in status; intervene appropriately and escalate when necessary Assess, manage, and document patient pain using approved pain management techniques. Educate patients and families on pain management strategies. Identify, prioritize, and address patient care problems based on assessment findings. Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement realistic, measurable care plans Implement, document, and evaluate nursing interventions consistent with the plan of care and clearly document all actions Administers medications and IV fluids following established policies and procedures. Demonstrates proper use of patient care equipment / pumps. Demonstrates knowledge of dosage, route, action, side effects, contraindications, and adverse reactions of medication. Executes provider's orders in accordance with policy. Appropriately utilizes/operates all equipment required to provide nursing care to assigned patients. Practice within scope of licensure and perform ongoing patient assessment and reassessment and consult appropriate healthcare team members when needed and seek guidance for unfamiliar tasks Perform other duties as assigned by the office manager or provider. Requirements Regulatory Requirements Completes annual educational requirements within the assigned time frame. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and Joint Commission regulations related to their department and, as appropriate, to the hospital.