Summary:
Assists the professional nursing staff by performing duties in caring for hospitalized patients under the direct supervision of the professional nurse.
Responsibilities:
Reviews information on the patient record.Identifies and documents physiological needs of the patient after conference with the RN.Discusses psychosocial needs of the patient with the RN.Reviews and revises the plan of care of assigned patients.Participates in patient care and planning with the RN.Plans care to be given setting priorities and delivering in an organized manner.Notifies RN of any change in patient status and response to treatments.Demonstrates effective knowledge and accuracy in the administration of medications.Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.Documents the effectiveness of nursing care given.Identifies areas of weakness and formulates objectives to improve sel...