What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN – Cardiac Med/Surg – Methodist position at LiveWell Homecare Agency?
We are seeking a registered nurse to join an interdisciplinary team, providing expert patient care through the nursing process.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing patient status via interviews, observations, and physical exams.
- Developing individualized care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Implementing interventions to achieve desired outcomes and assessing patient progress regularly.
- Modifying care plans based on evaluations and patient condition changes.
- Ensuring accurate documentation, maintaining technical knowledge, and promoting professional development.
- Troubleshooting equipment, performing bedside lab testing, and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinating interdisciplinary care, prioritizing tasks, and advocating for patients.
- Providing patient education tailored to age, cultural, and developmental needs, using appropriate teaching strategies.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives, data collection, and process enhancements to improve patient satisfaction and care standards.
Qualifications include: current RN license, BLS certification, nursing education, and relevant work experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on evidence-based practice and safety.