Rn - Med Surg Adult Department - Locs(Ny)

RN – Med Surg Adult Department Job Responsibilities Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend; identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction; communicates and documents psychological status and care plan of support groups, counselling services, and social services; identifies patient outcome; develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes; identifies actual/potential patient problems; identifies patient's need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment.  Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.  Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.  Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.  Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.  Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.  Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.  Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.  Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.  Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.  Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.