REGISTERED NURSE

DESTINY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE LLC•Surprise, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work under the direction of a registered nurse while assisting patients account to care plans and department policy. This role ensures a comprehensive team approach in the care of patients and serves as liaison between nursing staff and patient in the performance of care plans.

Requirements

Must possess a current Arizona RN license.
CPR certification, Basic Life Support, Behavioral Management Training required prior to patient interaction.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma nurse is required.

Nice To Haves

BSN is preferred.
Two years behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient physical, psychological, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
Reviews patient history with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe.
Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers.
Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
Formulates a plan of care utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
Initiates a plan of care based on patient need.
Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
Evaluates the patient's response to care and revises the plan of care as needed.
Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members.
Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment.
Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
Perform other functions as assigned by a registered nurse or the Director of Nursing.