Prn Nurse Jobs

Provides nursing care to patients in outpatient clinic performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(85%) Patient Care

• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient
• Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments (i.e. contrasts and sedations) in accordance with approved standards and regulations for care
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and reduce apprehension
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol
• Educates patient and family about pre, intra, and post procedure care
• Monitors patient conditions including vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or clinic policy including patient and family instruction
• Documents patient history and physical assessment for assigned patients
• Screens patient prior to procedure for any precautions or contra-indications
• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient

(10%) Department Support

• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities
• Maintains patient monitoring equipment and nursing equipment
• Assists in establishing, evaluating and updating patient care standards

(5%) Performs other duties as assigned