About This Role
This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses.
Responsibilities
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
- May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures
- Collaborate, consult, and communicate with physician regarding the plan of care and changes to patient status
- Provide physician with regular updates on progress and recommend revision of plan care, document status and communication in adherence with regulations
- Coordinate and communicate with multi-disciplinary team members and outside agencies as appropriate to achieve expected outcomes for patient care and education through end of life or discharge, ensuring accurate and complete documentation and coordination of unique care plan
- Complete admission paperwork and verify insurance information
- Complete a comprehensive medical assessment by entering data into the clinical computer program
- Ensure that patient assessment is completed in a timely manner
- Provide skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including performance of tasks such as taking vitals, performing wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and the physical assessment of the overall patient’s medical condition
- Document visit notes, treatments, and care
- Follow visit pattern according to physicians orders and ensure required visits are completed in a timely manner
- Ensure all documentation is timely, accurate and complete in adherence to regulations
- Collaborate with the patient, patient’s family and healthcare team to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on the unique needs of the patient
- Respond to calls from patients, family members and others, complete follow-up to address needs, issues, or concerns
- Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
- No experience required
- Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request
Important Details
- Schedule: 3 shifts per month, one weekend
About the Company
SSM Health is an organization where work matters every moment, every patient, every community.
