MS/TELE/PCU
12-hour shift
At least 2 shifts availability per week
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
- Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding
- The administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays. Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical team members.
- Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology. Provides basic, bedside care.
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
- Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining:
post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation - Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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