RN PRN-Med Surg

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To assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area. To coordinate operations of a clinical area including patient scheduling, maintaining patient records and managing admissions, counsel patients and family members on treatment and conditions of patients, act as liaison between case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, etc., coordinate patient services and care, and perform duties in accordance with the medical center’s purpose.

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions for patients.
• Educates patients (and possibly family members) on topics such as the nature and status of the patient’s condition, diet and associated side effects of medication/treatments and the importance of complying with medication schedules.
• Ensures the safety of patients.
• Coordinates referrals to other services within and outside the immediate area or unit.
• Maintains accurate patient records.
• Functions as a preceptor in accordance with UMMC guidelines.
• Reports patient issues or concerns to supervisor as appropriate.
• Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area, demonstrating core standards of exceptional customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level, exposure to heat and cold, handling potentially dangerous equipment, and exposure to biohazardous conditions including radiation, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. May involve occasional work beyond scheduled hours, frequent lifting or carrying over 100 pounds, climbing, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and walking. These demands are stated in terms of occasional, frequent (21%–50%), and constant (51%+) exposure.

• Education & Experience
  Valid RN license.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs. Ability to work in a team environment.

Entry level

Temporary

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care