1. Assists With Basic Patient Care (Including Am & Pm Care, Toileting, Peri Care, Emptying And Rinsing Of Drainage Devices, And Feeding) Under The Supervision Of The Licensed Nurse. Measures And Records Intake And Output. Makes Beds. 2. Takes And Records Vital Signs, Sao2, Blood Pressure And Weight. 3. Performs Selected Procedures Such As Specimen Collections (Vre Swabs,

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment The registered nurse collects pertinent data

1. Assesses/reassesses patients and establishes plans of care that are patient specific. 2. Collaborates with providers, other disciplines, and communicates all changes promptly. 3. Assesses payment sources and is responsible for ensuring ongoing authorizations as necessary. 4. Educates and instructs patients/caregivers in their ongoing medical maintenance. Begins dischar

1. Follows established standards of nursing practices and implements facility policies and procedures. Interprets existing policies and procedures to nursing assistants, residents, families and physicians. Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State and local regulations within the assigned unit. 2. Obtains report form nurse he/she is relieving and implement

1. Assesses and documents patient health status and identifies health care needs. 2. Evaluates laboratory values correctly and notifies physician of abnormalities; assesses continuance of medication. 3. Provides instruction in the disease process to the patient and family. Emphasizes self care measures to minimize side effects. 4. Verifies chemotherapy orders per protocol

1. 1. Clinical 1 .1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations. 1 .2 All patient care responsibilites will be performed consistent with age specific criteria (see attached). 1 .3 Demonstrates technical skill and accuracy in performing basic treatments. 1.4 Develops population specific treatment programs which reflect compliance with establ