Registered Nurse (RN) - Per-Diem- Sarasota

SUMMARY: Under general supervision of clinical management, provides skilled nursing care to assigned patients and directs Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides to provide quality care. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates total patient care and coordinatespatient/family teaching. Assures compliance with nursing standards, federal, state, and local government regulations, and companyclinical policies. Provides goal-directed care leading to specific outcomes. May be on call for after-hours work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients. Assesses patient's physical and emotional status, level of competency, home environment, safety factors, and family support availableto assist with care and needs of patient. Provides information on patient rights, reimbursement procedures, and patient/family rights. Assesses and evaluates patient/client's status, reviews and implements plan of care, reevaluates needs, and revises plan of careas necessary. Observes patient for changes in condition and communicates/coordinates care with attending physician and clinicalmanagement. • Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques as ordered by thephysician. Administers medications and intravenous solutions. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and independence. Maintains patient clinical records and reports as required. Ensures Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides provide quality care. Participates in on-call rotation as necessary. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonable related duties asassigned by management. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises patient's care and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of patient care, outcomes, and allstaff assigned to patient. Responsibilities include selection and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraisesperformance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.