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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: PAGE, AZ
Job Type: Full Time

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RN - Emergency Dept Job ID: 101339 Location: US-AZ-Page Posted Date: 8/1/2012 Shift: Varied Category: Registered Nurses/Externs - Positions Facility: Page Hospital Department : Emergency Department Position Type: PerDiem-CA Shift Hours: .. Hours Per Week: per diem: (.001) Internal Code A: COREHTF New Grad: No Internal Code B: .. Overview: About Page Hospital Page Hospital has provided exceptional patient care to the people of Page and nearby northern Arizona communities since 1958. Today, our 25-bed Critical Access Hospital offers a wide range of medical services that include a Level IV Trauma emergency department, surgery, medical imaging, obstetrics, cardiopulmonary, acute care and rehabilitation. Page is a dynamic community that boasts spectacular vistas and convenient access to some of the nationamp;rsquo;s most popular recreational destinations, including Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam and the Grand Canyon. If youamp;rsquo;re looking for the opportunity to contribute to the health of a growing community while experiencing an exhilarating lifestyle, Page Hospital is the place. About Banner Health Banner Health was selected as one of theTop Leadership Teams in Healthcareby Health Leaders Media and is one of theTop 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks in the nation according to SDI. We encouraged you to read more information about Banner Health and recommend the following options: * Why Banner Health? * Banner Health Benefits * Banner Health Careers Job Summary: This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients. Essential Functions * Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy. * Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patientA??s status. * Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided. * Evaluates the patientapos;apos;s and familyapos;apos;s response to care and

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