Participating in the assessment of the patient's physical and mental health, including the patient's reaction to illnesses and treatment regimens.
Recording and reporting the results of the nursing assessment.
Participating in implementing the health care plan developed by the registered nurse and/or prescribed by any person authorized by State law to prescribe such a plan, by performing tasks assigned or delegated by and performed under the supervision or under orders or directions of a registered nurse, physician licensed to practice medicine, dentist, or other person authorized by State law to provide the supervision.
Assigning or delegating nursing interventions to other qualified personnel under the supervision of the registered nurse. e. Participating in the teaching and counseling of patients as assigned by a registered nurse, physician, or other qualified professional licensed to practice in North Carolina.
Reporting and recording the nursing care rendered and the patient's response to that care.
Maintaining safe and effective nursing care, whether rendered directly or indirectly.
Other Tasks:
Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the health care setting where assigned.
Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the client's condition and care given and submits documentation in a timely fashion.
Assists the client's family/caregiver and other health care personnel in providing continuity of care.
Promotes and maintains an Agency environment that is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the agency’s clinical and administrative officers.
Assists with investigations whether directly or indirectly involved or not.