RN DAYS Weekend Warrior Position

Receive telephone orders from physicians and transcribe as required by hospital policy.

Chart Progress notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to patients as well as the patients’ responses to the care.

Perform routine and required documentation/charting duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as required by hospital policy.

Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established policies.

Ensure that narcotics are handled in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as required by hospital policy and that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.

Consult with the patients’ physicians in providing the patients’ care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. as necessary.

Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.

Ensure that personnel providing direct care to patients are providing such care in accordance with the patients’ care plans.

Attend and participate in all hospital staff meetings as required.

Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education programs, seminars, and training programs.

Monitor assigned personnel to ensure established safety regulations are followed in the use of equipment and supplies.

Ensure that established departmental policies and procedures are followed by self and assigned personnel.

Ensure work area, unit, patient care rooms, treatment areas, etc. are maintained in a confidential, safe and sanitary manner.

Ensure self and assigned personnel follow established infection control procedures.

Review care plans to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered.

Ensure nursing documentation reflects that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment.