Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation (Nights) Midland, MI

Title: Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation (Nights) Midland, MI

Description:

This position possesses the knowledge to assess, implement, and monitor the patient care for outpatients that are assigned to observation status.

Responsibilities

(30%)* Regularly assesses patients/clients needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.

(30%)* Provides direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.

(20%)* Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.

(10%)* Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.

(10%)*Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.