About this opportunity
WMCHealth lists this RN opportunity in kingston, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Perform nursing care as assigned which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, teaching, evaluation, and implementation of treatment process in accordance with JCAHO, OASAS and ASAM that directly responds to the needs of the patient.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. The employee may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.
Perform nursing assessments of allclients andinitiate the patient care plan in accordance with information obtained.
Monitor and assess patients for vital signs, signs of impending withdrawal, or other medical problems.
Administers medications according to Kingston Hospital Nursing policies and procedures andassists in inventory and storage of facility pharmaceutical supplies.
Accurately transcribe physicians orders in a timely manner and execute under direction of physician.
Actively participate in daily inter-disciplinary patient update/conference, giving observations and update of each patient discussed.
Responsible for patients to provide assessment and medication in adherence to guidelines dictated by Kingston Hospital nursing department and regulations.
Prepares records and reports as required.
Participate in providing a learning environment for nurses, medical staff and counselors
Implement policies and procedures, service delivery standards, quality assurance and utilization review standards, and Kingston Hospital nursing division policies and procedures and standards of nursing care.
Performs any other duties as assigned.
Schedule appointments for physicians and prescribing professionals.
Initiate, monitor, and obtain toxicology.
Register medications and access for efficacy with instruction and education as needed.
Manages infection prevention and control activities.
Improves staff compliance with hand hygiene guidelines
Identifies risks for acquiring and spreading infections based on population served
Adheres to DOH compliance with communicable disease guidelines
Develops and implements policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases.
EXPERIENCE
Previous acute care nursing with chemically dependent patients preferred
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Current NYS Registered Nurse
OTHER
N/A
Who can apply
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