What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Cardiology position at Community Memorial Hospital?
- Responsible for all activities requiring assessment, planning, diagnosing, evaluating judgement, problem solving, creating and implementing plan of care.
- Administration of prescribed medications in accordance with policies and procedures of Community Memorial Hospital.
- Use critical thinking skills within the principles of the nursing process and to maintain appropriate written documentation to reflect the accuracy of care.
- The use of effective oral, written and nonverbal communications skills to ensure proper care is provided and that the care team is aware of the patient care plan.
- To provide appropriate education to patients and families to promote health, facilitate rehabilitation and maintain wellness.
- To serve as patient/family advocate.
- Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and to determine the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurses obligation to provide optimum patient care.
- To cooperate and collaborate with all members of the health care team.
- Provide professional judgement and knowledge of role, as well as rules and regulations that govern nursing practice.
- To apply ethical principles in caring for the patient and serving the family.
- To carry out duties and responsibilities per legal requirement under their Scope of Practice.
- Actively lead a culture of safe care per the Vision and Values of Community Memorial Hospital
- All other duties and responsibilities as designated by the Practice Manager.