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VMS Position Description: Under the supervision of a nurse leader (Chief Nursing Officer, Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Nurse Leader), independently prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient and performs the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, therapeutic care for patients. The scope of practice is in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, ANA Code of Ethics and California Nurse Practice Act Board of Registered Nurses of the State of California. -Creates and sustains an environment that supports compassionate caring through authentic presence with the patient and family, building trusting relationships, creates connections that embrace mind, body, spirit modalities to mobilize the patient's strengths and abilities toward healing. Collects and documents data for assigned patients according to prescribed methods -Interprets assessment data to determine whether patient has physiological and/or psychosocial risk factors, records and reports variances from normal parameters -Collaborates with the patient, family and members of the healthcare team to develop individualized plan of care based on existing and potential patient problems, observable patient responses. Implements nursing and physician orders safely -Uses education, experience and interpretation of assessment data to prioritize appropriate nursing actions -Implements the medical and nursing care plans and coordinates patient care activities with nurses, physicians and Advanced Practice Providers -Partners with the patient/family to assess learning needs, priorities, and level of understanding and co-develops plan. Designs teaching methods and plans accordingly; follows through on teaching plans developed to instruct patients and their family members regarding; testing, procedures and disease process; knowledge and skills essential to coping with illness, and promotion of optimum health -Coordinates and participates in patient care rounds and conferences-Understands team dynamics and collaborates effectively within the care team -Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills -Assists with training staff members and orienting new staff; works collaboratively with clinicians to manage patient care -Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and evidence-based practices, measuring outcomes against patient care goals and hospital or regulatory standards -Provides safe care to patients and protects employees by adhering to approved infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations -Participates in staff meetings, professional governance councils (unit or organizational level), evaluation and standards development for nursing practice, nursing recognition and well-being activities -Completes all competencies, mandatory classes and educational coursework as required by the Department of Nursing -Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning -Adheres to hospital-approved policies and procedures & adheres to RN scope of practice, as defined by BRN licensure -Is knowledgeable of and is compliant with ANA Code of Ethics, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and KMC Professional Practice Model -Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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