Staff Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit

rovides age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process.

•Performs patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniques.

•Performs continual critical care assessment of patient, and family's physical and psychological needs.

•Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the plan of care when appropriate.

•Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.

•Coordinates and plans critical care/clinical pathway, and prioritizes care, based on individual needs. Revise the care plan as necessary.

•Initiates appropriate transfer plan.

•Recognizes subtle cues to anticipate potential problems.

•Documents all relevant data in the medical record according to hospital/departmental standards.

•Ensures availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care.

•Performs clerical duties when needed.

•Assumes responsibility for meeting Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) required mandatory education, e.g., fire, safety, infection control and others.