RN-Preadmission Testing
About The Position
The Job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. ASSESS AND DIAGNOSIS OF NURSING CARE NEEDS: 1. The priority of data collection is determined by the patient’s immediate condition of needs. 2. The pertinent assessment data is collected using appropriate assessment techniques (interview, observation, inspection palpation, and review of reports and records.) 3. Validation of patient problems and data collection involves the client significant others, family, and health care providers as appropriate. 4. Ensures that assessment data are communicated among the health care team pre-operatively, intra- operatively, and post-operatively and is recorded and revised appropriately. PRESCRIBES, DELEGATES, SUPERVISES, AND EVALUATES PATIENT CARE: 1. Nursing interventions reflect current nursing practice and are based on scientific knowledge and documented on the record. 2. Delegates responsibility for nursing interventions according to the support staff level of education, orientation experience, and scope of practice as mandated by the Nurse Practice Act. 3. Frequency of reassessments is appropriate to the condition of the patient. Documents patients’ response to the nursing interventions o the surgical records. 4. Gives a concise report to receiving unit providing necessary information relative to patient care and their progress toward resolution of identified problems when the patient is transferred to a unit. 5. Accurately transcribes and implements medical orders and assures that medical orders are communicated to all affected ancillary staff. 6. Demonstrates knowledge of sterile/aseptic techniques. 7. Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and follows appropriate treatment protocol. 8. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of all patient procedures.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of Kentucky or current work permit issued by KBN. (Licensure in compact state acceptable)
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing
- BLS Provider or equivalent knowledge; ACLS provider or obtains within 6 months of employment; PALS provider certified or will obtain within 6 months of employment
- Basic keyboarding skills
Responsibilities
- ASSESS AND DIAGNOSIS OF NURSING CARE NEEDS
- PRESCRIBES, DELEGATES, SUPERVISES, AND EVALUATES PATIENT CARE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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