Job Summary:
Requires close supervision until able to practice with a greater
degree of independence. Knowledgeable of the nursing process and
the professional standards of nursing. Applies knowledge of basic
growth and development to perform assessments. Provides care
based on the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient.
Essential Duties:
- Assesses and interprets patient status/information based on
knowledge of growth/development
and age; recognizes basic changes based on the assessment.
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- Prioritizes, initiates, and delegates appropriate
interventions based on assessed patient need.
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- Demonstrates ability to administer medication and treatments
safely and effectively based on age and development of patient.
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- Demonstrates the ability to use, maintain, and troubleshoot
patient care equipment.
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- Initiates discharge planning based on assessed needs and
follows through as appropriate.
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- Completes all patient care documents according to policy
(i.e., Nursing Notes, Admission Assessments, MAR's, Restraint
Document, etc.).
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