What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Operating Room position at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care?
Role Overview: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions. They utilize evidence-based practices, technology, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient-centered outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Perform thorough assessments of patients' physical, social, and psychological needs, and gather information from team members.
- Develop individualized care plans with patient, family, and team input, including education and follow-up planning.
- Coordinate and delegate care tasks, managing resources effectively to deliver quality care.
- Evaluate patient responses to interventions, adjust care plans as needed, and ensure positive outcomes.
- Maintain professionalism by adhering to legal and ethical standards, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
- Current RN license in the practice state; BSN required within four years for less experienced RNs.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Proficiency in patient care delivery, critical thinking, communication, documentation, and team collaboration.