Registered Nurse, PRN

About This Role

This PRN Registered Nurse position involves providing professional nursing care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation. The nurse assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care and acts as the primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient consent for care and ensure patient confidentiality
• Obtain and document health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors, and assess disease condition
• Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations
• Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response
• Delegate as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act
• Refer to/consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns
• Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions
• Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes
• Track quality assurance data and monitor for acute and chronic care management
• Maintain/review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information
• Post tests and examination results
• Respond to/refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Execute job responsibilities with an understanding of how output affects and impacts other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance
• Analyze moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment
• Provide informal guidance and support to team members
• Develop self and others by investing time, energy, and enthusiasm to improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas
• Build and maintain relationships by maintaining regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders
• Communicate effectively by recognizing group interactions and modifying communication style to suit different situations and audiences
• Serve others with compassion by seeking to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizing services to better address them
• Solve complex problems by approaching them from different angles and identifying new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions
• Offer meaningful advice and support by providing ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness