p>Collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient's plan of care; Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician;
Assists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures;
Keeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient's condition and/or treatments, as appropriate;
Uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments to the LPN, Patient Care Technician, Support Care Associate and Nursing Unit Secretary Associate in providing patient care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely fashion. (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.);
Exercises professional skills related to the plan of care;
Reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care;
Correctly administers prescribed treatments;
Correctly uses equipment necessary for patient care;
Provides emotional support to patient and significant other;
Applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently;
Makes accurate observations of patient's conditions during treatments/procedures.