The Registered Nurse provides direct high-level nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The RN is responsible for monitoring life support equipment, attending to wounds, responding to changing patient conditions and providing advanced life support.
Clarifies if needed and carries out physician orders.Assist physician during examination, treatment and procedures.Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs.Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.Instructs and educates patients and families.Assesses and coordinates patients discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.