WI3659720

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive,
holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the
Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. Working
independently performing nursing services that require the use of
physical, social sciences and nursing skills in the care of the sick,
the conservation of health and the prevention of disease in patients\'
home. Develops a care plan that is patient centered and establishes
goals, based on nursing problems and physician ordered care. Organizes
and plans for continuity of care with patient, caregiver, other
interdisciplinary team members and community resources. Performs other
duties as assigned Responsibilities \* Collects and assesses patient
data, formulates patient plan of care in partnership with the physician,
including problems, interventions and measurable goals. Uses nursing
process to evaluate patient\'s condition and caregiver needs; makes
revisions to plan of care. \* Plans for continuity of care with patient,
caregiver, other interdisciplinary team members and community resources;
implements the plan, maintains communications and evaluates care. \*
Performs skilled nursing care and treatments (including infusion) as
indicated in the patient\'s plan of care and ordered by the physician.
\* Teaches basic principles of palliative care and acute/chronic disease
management for all age groups; adapting and applying information to the
needs, interests and cultural patterns of the patient and family; guides
patients and families toward self-help in the recognition of physical,
emotional and environmental health problems. Teaches and validates
patient and caregiver to assure safe delivery of care. \* Maintains
required records and documentation; uses them appropriately for the care
of patients and families. Documentation is submitted according to policy
and orders are kept current. \* Participates in department or unit
performance improvement activities, may include shared governance. \*
Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient
experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of
command. \* Organizes, prioritizes and manages a patient caseload in an
effective manner. \* Assists in skills validation and mentoring of other
team members. \* Demonstrates proper use of PPE, hand washing and bag
technique to promote infection control and safety. \* Demonstrates
understanding of safety in the community and work environment. \*
Assumes accountability for assigned equipment (medical and computer
equipment, cell phone). \* Demonstrates appropriate use of medical
supplies. \* Participates in quality improvement activities. Attends
appropriate continuing education in-services regularly and maintains
professional competencies set by\... For full info follow application
link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity
employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6E9E62765C3E4D09