Job Description
DUTIES:
· Plans for and utilizes nursing process to meet needs of patients of all ages. Includes assessment, planning (discharge, nursing care), implementation and evaluation. (Assess per chart review)
· Performs treatment in a safe and effective manner.
· Administers medications in a safe and timely manner.
· Maintains responsibility for preparation, interpretation and evaluation of test data.
· Demonstrates knowledge and skills to act appropriately in an emergency situation.
· Demonstrates knowledge and participates in education and counseling of patients and significant other in a plan of care.
· Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency. May be required to complete periodic mandatory education as established by the Education Director and the Director of Medical/Surgical Nursing.
· Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication skills.
· Maintains confidentiality of all patient and hospital information.
· Practices according to professional and ethical standards and enforces the same. Demonstrates an understanding of and functions as a professional nurse in accordance with Colorado State Nurse Practice Act.
· Provides care to patients in Medical/Surgical floor.
· Participate in committees as assigned.
· Perform in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulatory agency standards.
· Perform in accordance with EPH vision, mission and goals.
· All other duties as assigned.