Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

Ausschreibungsbereich

All current USFK KN employees.

Hauptaufgaben

Functions as a professional nurse in a designated clinical area with responsibility for providing comprehensive nursing care and services for patients of all ages based on the provider's plan of care and the units surgical services. Performs nursing duties on various shifts and/or being placed on call in order to meet patient care requirement. Applies professional nursing principles, procedures and techniques to patients with a wide variety of illness that require knowledge of conditions such as pediatrics, orthopedics, gynecology, obstetrics, medical, surgical and emergency care as per unit surgical services. Provides nursing care based on the physical, mental, emotional and psychosocial needs of the patient or caregiver. Independently interviews patients in English and/or Hangul; obtains and documents health history/assessment, identifies problems, uses the nursing process; evaluates nursing interventions based on the patient's response to care, maintains accurate records of nursing activities and patient's medical records for completeness, availability of pertinent data, laboratory, X-ray reports and diagnostic results. Documents in accordance with established policies and procedures; performs venipuncture and establishes intravenous lines, collects specimens including venous, arterial, and urine; monitors body fluids in accordance with Infection Control standards and Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines; administers oxygen, and administers prescribed medications by oral, rectal, topical, inhalation, intravenous, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes. Maintains a patent airway, recognizes and initiates emergency resuscitative measures such as Basic Life Support. As team leader, makes appropriate assignment directs the work of other professional nurses such as professional and paraprofessional students and volunteers, nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses. Inventories and orders medications and supplies as directed. Demonstrates knowledge of patient safety practices. Based on size/age/mobility, prepares patients for diagnostic and/or surgical procedures sets up, operates and monitors specialized equipment such as but not limited to: defibrillators, cardiac monitors, oxygen tank, crash cart, pulse oximeter, suction machine, electrocardiogram equipment, gastric, and chest suction devices, intravenous pumps and splints. Instructs others in the use of simple and specialized equipment as appropriate to the clinical area. Performs gastric lavage, urinary bladder catheterization. Accurately and promptly implements providers orders. Teaches patient and family regarding disease processes, diagnostic procedures, use of equipment related to disease/care, expected and possible adverse reactions to medications, discharge planning, health maintenance, and illness prevention. Communicates progress and/or change to the provider, patient or other members of the health care team. Assists with orientation and inservice training for personnel. Promotes and maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifikationsanforderungen

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must have completed a three year/four year course of study in a ROKG authorized or recognized college or university in a field related to the job for which being considered.

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