Department : Emergency Services
Daily Work Times: Variable
Shift: Variable
Position Summary:
Collaborates with physician to provide a plan of care that will return the patient to optimal health. Provides bedside nursing care and carries out medical orders. Delegates to and oversees Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Associate, OB Care Associate, Surgical Service Assistant, Nursing Clerk and Psychiatric Tech functions. Responsible for evaluating effectiveness of care plan.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
1. Assumes responsibility for a leadership role encompassing:
A. Integrating evidence-based knowledge into practice.
B. Delegation and coordination of tasks and assignments of nursing care.
C. Facilitates/participates in patient conferences.
D. Identifies and provides the means to meet patients' ongoing and discharge/transfer teaching needs by communicating...