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Registered Nurse - Nights
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$75,784 / year median in Wisconsin
+3% projected growth
Job Description
TITLE:
Registered Nurse- Nights
DEPARTMENT
MS-OB-ERPOSITION STATUS/HOURS
Full-time position .9 FTE (36 hours per week) nights position. Shifts are 5:45 p.m.- 6:15 a.
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional who provides leadership and direction to the patient care team. The RN performs patient age-specific physical, psychological, and social assessments, formulates a nursing diagnosis, and then develops a plan of care, which includes individualized treatment strategies. The RN manages, organizes, and provides direct patient care incorporating clinical decision making and prioritization of activities. Education of patient s family and other health care team members is provided by the RN, incorporating health maintenance, disease process, and discharge planning. The RN organizes, within the specified work period, those aspects of care for which he/she is accountable, and coordinates client care with other health team members. Furthermore, the RN is responsible for supervision of other staff, such as nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses.DUTIES INCLUDE
(NOTEXHAUSTIVE LIST
): Communicates patient information to physician, nurse, or other health care professionals Explains nursing techniques and procedures Prioritizes patient care responsibilities Completes annual equipment competencies as scheduled Gives rationale for clinical decisions; engages in critical thinking Demonstrates ability to adapt/respond to unexpected or emergency situations Develops/implements patient teaching Documentation of patient admission and care on electronic medical record Inpatient, Observation, Swingbed, Monitor Bed, Outpatient, SDS Participates in bedside patient report Completes or assists CNA with ADLs Barcode medication administration IV therapy- Peripheral and central lines Monitors labs and diagnostic procedures Blood transfusions Maintain isolation precautions Completes appropriate documentation when transferring patient to surgery Completes appropriate transfer documentation
- Interfacility Notation of patient orders Patient education upon discharge
- Patient Care Instructions Demonstrates leadership skills Compliance with health and safety standards and guidelines Other duties as assigned