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SHORT STAFFED Registered Nurse (RN) in Sioux City, Iowa
Overview: As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will play a critical role in providing patient-centered care, promoting health, and advocating for individuals and communities. You will assess patient needs, develop care plans, administer treatments, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Patient Assessment: Perform comprehensive health assessments, including physical examinations, medical histories, and psychosocial assessments. Analyze assessment data to identify patient needs, establish nursing diagnoses, and develop individualized care plans.
Care Planning: Develop and implement evidence-based care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members. Set goals, prioritize interventions, and evaluate patient progress to promote positive health outcomes.
Medication Administration: Administer medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring accurate dosage calculations, proper administration techniques, and patient education on medication use and potential side effects.
Clinical Procedures: Perform nursing procedures and interventions, such as wound care, catheterization, IV therapy, and tracheostomy care, following established protocols and infection control practices. Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications and intervene promptly as needed.
Patient Education: Provide patient education on disease prevention, health promotion, medication management, and self-care techniques. Empower patients and their families to make informed decisions about their healthcare and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Collaboration: Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and advocate for patients' needs. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and case management meetings.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including nursing assessments, care plans, progress notes, and medication administration records. Document all interventions, observations, and patient responses in accordance with regulatory requirements and facility policies.
Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' rights, preferences, and values, ensuring they receive respectful, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care. Address concerns or conflicts related to patient care and collaborate with healthcare team members to resolve issues and improve patient satisfaction.
Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement projects, and evidence-based practice initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes, streamline processes, and promote best practices in nursing care.
Qualifications:
Licensure: Must have a current and valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the state board of nursing. Licensure requirements may vary by state.
Education: Completion of an accredited nursing program leading to an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). BSN-prepared nurses may have increased opportunities for advancement and specialization.
Clinical Skills: Proficiency in nursing skills and procedures, including patient assessment, medication administration, clinical interventions, and therapeutic communication. Knowledge of nursing theory, research, and evidence-based practice principles.
Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations, prioritize care needs, and adapt to changing patient conditions.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders. Ability to document patient information accurately and concisely.
Empathy and Compassion: Empathy, compassion, and a patient-centered approach to care are essential qualities for RNs, as they advocate for patients and support them through challenging healthcare experiences.