Stepdown

Hrs Description: Med/Surg and Stepdown experience required. Charge expereince is a HUGE plus. Should be familiar with Central line care and management, foley care and management, end of life care and management. In relation to the nephrology portion, they should know how to care for a dialysis site properly (for example, not using an HD cath or attempting to access a fistula for blood draws) Will approve 48 hrs ; Duties: General Description: Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. -Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. -Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. -Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. -Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. -Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. -Delivers patient care competently. -Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. -Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. -Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. -Delegates tasks to support staff.

General Responsibilities: -Performs other duties as assigned null

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