What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Resident Nurse - Med/Surg Observation position at Plan A Health?
Role Overview
This position provides direct and indirect patient care in various settings, collaborating with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. It involves assessing patients, administering medications, delivering age-appropriate care, and educating patients and families. The role emphasizes critical thinking, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy to promote health, preserve patient rights, and ensure safety.
Key Responsibilities
This position provides direct and indirect patient care in various settings, collaborating with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. It involves assessing patients, administering medications, delivering age-appropriate care, and educating patients and families. The role emphasizes critical thinking, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy to promote health, preserve patient rights, and ensure safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform accurate patient assessments based on medical conditions.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
- Provide care tailored to patient age and condition, including self-care activities.
- Develop and evaluate patient and family education plans.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams and assist physicians with procedures.
- Address psychosocial needs and coordinate with social services for discharge planning.
- Practice cost-effective resource management.
- Prioritize and promote patient safety, minimizing risks of harm.
- Commit to ongoing professional learning and development.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Basic computer literacy.
- RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
- Preferred certifications include ACLS and PALS.