RN
Company: Universal Pediatrics
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY The Registered Nurse
reports to the Administrator/Clinical Manager/RN Supervisor. The
Registered Nurse supervises the non-professional personnel
providing direct client care. The Registered Nurse is responsible
for assisting the Administrator/Clinical Manager/RN Supervisor in
maintaining communication between members of the interdisciplinary
team, including the client/client representative (if any), family
members, nursing staff, and the attending physicians and other care
providers. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluate client---s needs,
review all medication, and involve other disciplines as
appropriate. Complete a comprehensive assessment as needed.
Collaborate with Clinical Manager, RN Supervisor/ Administrator,
physician, client, client representative (if any) on an
individualized Plan of Care based on client---s current health,
psychosocial, functional, cognitive and environmental needs, and
make appropriate revisions as the client---s condition changes.
Collaborate with Administrator/Clinical Manager/RN Supervisor and
the client/client representative (if any), to establish appropriate
realistic measurable goals for the client to achieve and evaluate
progress toward these goals. Provide services requiring
professional nursing skill, including administration of oral, IM,
IV, and rectal medication, in acceptance with standard nursing
practice and performance of nursing duties/procedure deemed
competent on the documented competency form including but not
limited to catheter insertion and care, ostomy care, tube feeding,
wound care, staple removal, and PICC line care. Nurses should not
administer drugs with which they are unfamiliar. Initiate
appropriate nursing procedures. Observe and report signs, symptoms
and progress of client to Administrator/Clinical Manager and
physician. Coordinate services, informing the physician, client
representative (if any), and other inter-disciplinary team members
of changes in the client---s condition and needs. Instruct/counsel
client, client---s representative (if any), and family in meeting
client---s needs, promoting self-care and independence, including
safe and effective use of medications and observation of side
effects. Keep current and adequate records showing assessment of
current status, the client's response to treatment, teaching and
training, and the treatments provided. Abides by the Agency---s
Documentation of Services policy. The nurse may accept verbal and
telephone orders from the physician involving any changes in
original treatment plan, but they must be sent to the
Administrator/Clinical Manager for physician signature or may be
obtained during a doctor---s visit. Participate in client Care
Conferences, In-service Education, and Public Education as required
and teaches other nursing personnel. Consult with specialists for
client care problems. Assists with orientation of new nurses to
their client to assist in evaluating their nursing competencies.
Responsible for participating in QAPI activities. Responsible for
monitoring for and reporting any suspected abuse to the supervisor
immediately. Full-time and PRN, Days Monday - Friday 7:30am -
5:00pm or 7:00am - 6:30pm PRN, Days 6:00am - 5:00pm Monday -
Friday, any 2 days Nurse will attend school with client during
school year
Keywords: Universal Pediatrics, Council Bluffs , RN, Healthcare , Council Bluffs, Iowa
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