RN Rural Health Clinics
About The Position
The registered nurse provides various clinical services depending on their areas of specialization and their work environment. The RN provides care for the patients as well as assisting physicians in providing treatment to patients in various medical settings. The RN monitors, records and reports symptoms or changes in patient's conditions. The RN is tasked with maintaining accurate patients' reports and medical histories, administering medication and treatment to patients and observing reactions or side effects. Registered nurses may perform diagnostic tests, supervise less skilled licensed or certified nurses, and prepare patients for examination and treatment. The RN educates advises and patients and their families / caregivers on various health conditions, discharge instructions, and follow up care. RN to Support Podiatry Physician, preferably with experience in wound care, casting/splinting.
Requirements
- ASN diploma/degree required, BSN preferred.
- At least one year experience as an RN working in specialty area preferred.
- Active Washington State RN licensure.
- BLS Required.
- Certification for specified department preferred.
Nice To Haves
- RN to Support Podiatry Physician, preferably with experience in wound care, casting/splinting.
Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment: Reviews MD orders and completes assessment with patient / family / caregiver and takes appropriate actions for inaccurate or incomplete orders.
- Plan of Care: Develops a plan of care consistent with their assessment and provider orders, according to specific treatment goals and provider diagnosis.
- Care Provided: Completes treatment process with patient including patient and / or family / caregiver education.
- Medication: Administers medications as ordered by provider in accordance with hospital and department policies. Units that utilize bmv, expectation is 95% medication scanning and 100% patient scanning
- Quality Assurance: Assess quality of care, patient progress, and modifies plan of care as needed. Reports any abnormalities, patient and family / caregiver concerns, and / or injuries to Provider.
- Documentation: Completes documentation for care provided as well as or any other specialty patient care data in accordance with department policy.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
