Registered nurses set up plans for patient care. They provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assess patients conditions
Meet communication needs of patients.
Record patients medical histories and symptoms
Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
Perform basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age.
Observe patients and record the observations.
Set up plans for patients care or contribute information to existing plans.
Demonstrate ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patients age and physical condition.
Provide explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
Demonstrate ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.
Communicate appropriately and clearly to team leaders, co-workers and physicians.
Consult other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.
Provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
Operate and monitor medical equipment.
Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations.
Respond to patients in emergency or physically distressful situations.
Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensure patient confidentiality.
Interact professionally with patient/family and involve patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze the results.
Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries.
Explain what to do at home after treatment.
Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of pat