Registered Nurse (RN)- Med Surge Part time

Delivers and ensures patient care by assessing and diagnosing patient's condition, developing plan of care and evaluating patient's response to care. Participates in patient education and discharge planning. Collaborates with, coordinates and guides designated care team members in planning patient care and achieving goals.

Develops and evaluates plan of care. Systematically and continuously assesses patient's knowledge base and physical, psychosocial and spiritual health through interviews, physical examinations and data collection. Consults with multidisciplinary health care team in regard to nursing assessment findings.

Creates written, individualized plan of care based on priority of patient problems, anticipated length of stay, input from patient and family and other members of the health care team. Provides and/or delegates patient care according to the plan of care and established protocols. Conducts clinical rounds, provides emergency care and administers medications to patient.

Performs and assists with procedures and treatments on unit including dressing changes, feeding patients and providing pre/post operative care. Documents patient care. Provides patient education.

Participates in Quality Improvement process.