Travel Nurse RN - Dialysis
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
UNC Medical Center

BLS

Responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self.

Attends education programs based on identified learning needs.

Uses patient education materials relevant to patient population.

Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers.

Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.

Identifies expected patient outcomes.

Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care.

Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.

Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care.

Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan.

Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care.

Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs.

Consults with appropriate resources regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.

Develops goals to promote professional growth.

Participates in unit goals and performance improvement activities.

Uses communication systems effectively.

Promotes cost-effective care.

Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.