For patient admitted directly to inpatient floor, RN collaborates and communicates effectively with primary nurse on patient admission needs
Facilitates admission through admission navigator documentation in the EMR
Performs first head-to-toe assessment on admission for Licensed Practical Nurses
For patients admitted to the ADT suite, RN will complete admission documentation and thorough assessment.
RN will provide inpatient care (including medication administration) to patients within the ADT suite until a bed becomes available on an inpatient unit.
Completes initial skin assessment
Orients patient and family to room, hospital, and nurse call system
Provides and documents education to patient and families.
Discharge Responsibilities:
Collaborates and communicates effectively with primary nurse on patient discharge needs
Provides discharge education to patient and family
Ensures that all required admission and discharge tasks are complete prior to patient discharge
Removes any applicable devices not indicated for discharge
Documents education provided in EMR
Coordinates patient transportation for discharge o For patients that have transportation barriers for a timely discharge, RN will move patient to ADT suite, complete discharge education and tasks, and provide care until patient's transportation arrives
RN will collaborate and communicate effectively with primary nurse and floor Care Management team to ensure smooth transition to ADT suite
Remove bed linens, trash, and equipment from patient room
Transfer/Task Responsibilities:
Collaborates and communicates effectively with primary nurse on patient needs
Transfer: Coordinates patient transfer to appropriate level of care
Tasks (not exhaustive): o Assist with medication administration, including IVP medication for LPNs
PIV insertion, including Ultrasound-guided insertion
NG placement
Urinary catheter insertion
Wound dressing changes
Patient nutrition and hygiene
Answer patient calls and attend to patient needs while rounding
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school
Licensure: RN licensure in applicable state of practice.
Experience: Two or more years peri-operative patient care services or medical/surgical nursing experience in hospital preferred.
Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
