What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Surg Team Member position at Avera Health?
Night Shift Nursing Position at Avera Gettysburg Hospital
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our night shift team in our Med Surg department. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, developing nursing care plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement patient care plans that meet individual patient needs.
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families.
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient care services.
- Stay up-to-date with infection-control policies and protocols.
What You Will Do:
- Provide patient care by reviewing physician prescriptions, communicating the nursing care plan, and coordinating with other healthcare providers.
- Develop nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories, examining patients, documenting patient physical condition, and influencing social factors.
- Teach healthcare requirements by establishing patient care goals, instructing patients, family, and friends, and answering questions.
- Evaluate patient care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care standards, reviewing patient records, and noting changing conditions and needs.
