Rn Corrections

Position: Travel RN - Corrections Job Description Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients; obtain health history and provide a written assessment of patients upon admission. During confinement, and upon discharge; document and communicate triage decision to appropriate health care provider. Develop individual nursing care plan using nursing assessment protocols in consultation with health care providers. According to physician orders implement medical care plans to include diagnostic tests, EKGs, etc. Administer medications using proper techniques, procedures and approved routes of administration; nutrition and therapeutic diet plans. Assist physician in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary. Provide and monitor direct patient care. Document nursing encounters utilizing the Problem Oriented Medical Records (POMR) form of charting.