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Order Details ?**We do NOT have a Critical Care Unit, but would like a nurse with critical care for our Med/Surg during this time.?SUMMARYProvides general nursing care to patients in hospital by performing the following duties:ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists with patient transportation to and from other departments. Assists other Departments with patient care. Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allayapprehension. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient. Observes patient, records condition, significant changes and/or reactions, and notifies supervisorand/or Physician of significant incidents, patient's condition, and/or reactions to drugs and treatments. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs used to detect deviations from normaland assess condition of patient. Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols. Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients. Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed byPhysician and/or hospital policy, including patient and family instruction. Assists CNAs with making beds, bathing and feeding patients. Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities. Implements Universal/Standard Precautions and all Infection Prevention policies relevant to patientand specimen handling. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care. Uses equipment safely and effectively.1Registered Nurse Reviews plan of care of assigned patients, updating and indicating changes as necessary. Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care throughout shift and at shift change. Documents clear and concise data for all patient care and discharge/transfer instructions. Assists in new employee orientation. Reads, monitors, and identifies irregularities of EKG printout and takes appropriate action. Observes and respects patient privacy and confidentiality of personal health information, PHI. Evaluates and interprets physician's orders. Enters and processes physician's orders as needed. Documents per policies in medical record. Completes pharmacy testing and training. Completes EKGs and Neb treatments on patients after demonstrating proficiency to Cardio-Pulmonarydepartment. Works with patient and family for holistic care. Participates in interdisciplinary discharge process. Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed They are notintended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, asrequired, by Carlinville Area Hospital.)SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirectly supervises the Certified Nurse Aides, Unit Clerks, LPN, Floor Techs and ER Techs. Carries outsupervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEGraduate of an accredited school of Nursing.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCurrent Illinois Nursing License in good standing and without disciplinary action, current CPR card.ACLS is desirable Additional Information:***MUST READ/REVIEW ALL UPLOADED REQUIREMENTS******ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE UPLOADED TO US******MUST FOLLOW BIILING PROCEDURES*** Position Urgency:Quick Start Billing string = Medefis