Professional Summary:
The RN will utilize their broad-based clinical knowledge to effectively assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness states, assist patient/residents in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation, evaluate patient/resident response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient/resident and their significant others. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Louisiana Registered Nurses Practice Act and within the individual nurse s scope of license.
Core Responsibilities:
• Assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals
• Assess and act on significant changes in the patient s/resident s health condition
• Carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks
• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record
• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident
• Meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting the
patient/resident to meet expressed needs
• Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families
• Prioritize and complete tasks within the RN s assigned shift
• Update patient/resident care plans
• Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition
• Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership
• Perform head-to-toe assessment
• Insert IV lines
• Care and management of peripheral and central lines, including PICC lines
• Administer medication including IVs
• Coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient
• Measure vital signs, including pain (the 5th vital sign), pulse oximetry, etc.
• Perform wound care assessments including dressing changes (sterile and nonsterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessary
• Obtain and deliver specimens to lab
• Perform tracheostomy care
• Perform non-acute ventilator care, if needed
• Perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy
• Perform deep suctioning, which may include obtaining specimens
• Assess for and administer tube feedings
• Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation
• Educate patients/residents and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration including indications for the medication.
• Respond and assist in an emergency situation
• Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians
• One-to-one observation to include virtual observation
• Performing capillary blood glucose and monitoring
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.