What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Medical/Surgical - Full-Time - Days position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
Job Summary
Provides direct and indirect patient care in various settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care to deliver high-quality services while respecting patient autonomy and dignity. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritizes care effectively.
Responsibilities
Provides direct and indirect patient care in various settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care to deliver high-quality services while respecting patient autonomy and dignity. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritizes care effectively.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients accurately based on their medical conditions.
- Administer prescribed medications and provide age-appropriate care.
- Develop and evaluate patient and family teaching plans.
- Utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and procedures.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Assist physicians with procedures requiring technical skills.
- Address psychosocial needs and coordinate with social services for discharge planning.
- Practice cost-effective and resource-efficient care.
- Prioritize patient safety and minimize risks.
- Commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Proficiency in computer literacy.
- RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
- Preferred: ACLS/PALS certifications.