What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Respiratory Med/Surg position at MEP Health?
Role Overview: Provides professional nursing care to patients by applying the nursing process, promoting evidence-based practices, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patient status through interviews, observations, and physical assessments.
- Develop and modify individualized care plans with input from patients, families, and team members.
- Implement interventions to achieve desired outcomes and evaluate patient progress continuously.
- Ensure proper documentation, maintain clinical knowledge, troubleshoot equipment, and perform bedside lab testing.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care, utilize resources, prioritize tasks, and advocate for patients.
- Deliver patient education tailored to age, cultural, and developmental needs, ensuring safety and comprehension.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives, data collection, and process enhancements to improve care quality and patient satisfaction.