RN - General Medical Unit

Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician, or standard protocols and documents according to policy. Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care. Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit standards and documents through EOSS etc. Performs competently in emergency situations.

Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency to perform the task. Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel. Provides leadership through communication about and validation of patient care.

Assists with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques or assigns to other healthcare team members as appropriate. Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards. Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills.

Assists in orientation of new staff or students, and serve as a resource person and professional role model. Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure and clinical standards of care. Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in care-giving activities.

Supports DON philosophies of shared governance and models of care delivery. Assumes other leadership roles (i.e. relief charge nurse) as required by the department. Performs other functions as required.