Job DetailsAssesses/reassesses patients ages young adult through the elderly and applies the nursing process to various responsibilitiesResponsibilities include Chemotherapy Administration, Assisting with specialized procedures, Pain Management, Sedation, Special Isolations, End of life careUses specialized medical equipment in the care of patients undergoing chemotherapy and other proceduresAdministers Specialized IV Drips/Titration, IV therapy, Transfusion Therapy, Accessing Central Lines, and Medication AdministrationManages Information
Job RequirementsProvides professional nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing processPerforms a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and re-assessments as per policyProvides individualized, age-specific care that supports hemostatic regulation, hemodynamic monitoring, and physiological functioningMaintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changesTreats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Maintains patient confidentialityDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients servedInteracts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of an individualized and mutually agreed upon plan of careFormulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learningSupervises other healthcare staff involved in patient care. Allocates and monitors the work of othersDemonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures in the departmentResponds promptly to changes in workload as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiencyParticipates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement activitiesFunctions as a preceptor to orient new employeesEnhances professional growth and development through educational programs, literature, meetings, and workshopsMaintains operation of patient care equipment and ensures an adequate stock of suppliesDemonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situationsPerforms housekeeping duties and assists with transportation of patients when neededAdheres to medical center policies addressing infection control, safety, and personnel guidelinesServes as a team leader and role model for other staff members
Additional DetailsTreats patients and their families with respect and dignityMaintains patient confidentialityIdentifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their familiesFunctions as a patient advocate
Source : Pikeville Medical Center - 911 Bypass Road
