Observes patient in inpatient setting to ensure their comfort and safety. Communicates closely with the registered nurse to have a better understanding of the patient's needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers, along with any other special considerations. Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse. Ensures

Responds to and operates multi function work stations, paging systems (overhead and pocket pager), emergency hotline and alarm devices for the purpose of answering, connecting, and directing calls to appropriate locations, and to facilitate hospital response to emergency situations. Provides an expeditious communication link between in house and on call personnel, patient

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications). Performs laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines. Assist

Operates all monitoring, recording and related equipment used during procedures. Collects and prepares pertinent data for use by physician/staff. Prepares, delivers, and picks up reusable items for re sterilization. Monitors patient electrocardiogram for cardiac dysrhythmias. Operates the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required. Provides ass

We are currently offering a $10,000.00 sign on bonus for full time night shift inpatient RNs who join the Aurora Medical Center Grafton team! Major Responsibilities Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and

Utilizing the nursing process, provides ongoing care according to the age specific and specialty specific care needs of the patient. Assesses educational needs and provides teaching and counseling to the patient and their family. Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care. Integrates symptom assessment and management according to the treatment plan. Assess

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods. Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on th

Conducts complete assessments, establishes appropriate plans, and initiates interventions within desired timeframes. Collaborates and negotiates effectively with patient, family, and team while striving to achieve patient and organizational goals with regard to patient's care needs, choice and satisfaction when discharge planning/transitioning care. Utilizes patient/famil

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Provides basic, quality patient focused care in clinical setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the standards of practice within guidelines of corresponding state regulations. Performs delegated tasks in patient care setting that supports environment of patient care and assures patients and family are treated in a holisti

Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells. Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows. Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested. Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors,

Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, conveyors, doors, fans, boilers, heat exchangers and controls. Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs patient care equipment such as beds, carts, tables, blood pressure devices, surgery equipment, etc. Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical/electrical systems such as pneumatic tube, HV

Provides ongoing nursing care (assess, plan, intervention, evaluation) according to the age specific and developmental needs of the patient. Assesses patient, family and/or significant others educational needs and provides teaching/counseling. Anticipates and recognizes changes in a patient's status and need for care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essenti