Obtain patient history, observe, assess, and record symptoms and progress.
Assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medication and prescribed treatments.
Complete admissions and discharges, promote convalescence and rehabilitation.
Function as a patient advocate; assess patient/family knowledge and provide education.
Document all patient care and progress utilizing MAMC documentation standards.
Assess patients, plan appropriate nursing care, and manage nursing care plans.
Instruct patients and families in proper care; improve or maintain health.
Communicate patient information to charge nurse/physician.
Administer medications and blood products within nursing scope.
Manage direct patient care procedures and assist with advanced procedures.
Manage care of patients for procedures with high infection risk and life support equipment.
Ensure compliance with tissue/skin bank and blood bank procedures.
Provide professional oversight for licensed practical nurses and unlicensed ancillary personnel.
Participate in quality assurance/risk management and respond to breaches of standard procedures.
Participate in research projects and committees as assigned.
Assist in providing conscious sedation when trained.
Utilize comprehensive knowledge of workload requirements to distribute/redistribute personnel resources.
Attend patient care conferences and discharge planning sessions.
Manage interpersonal relationships; maintain composure in emergency situations.
Initiate life-saving measures in emergencies; operate emergency equipment.
