The RN’s practice is guided by the ANA Standard for Professional Nurse and Code of Ethics. The RN has knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served. The RN records patients’ medical history and symptoms, helps perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operates medical equipment, administers treatment and medications, and assists with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. The RN establishes a care plan or contributes to an existing plan. The plan may include activities such as administering medication, including careful checking of dosages and avoiding interactions, starting, maintaining, and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines for fluid, medication, blood, and blood products, administering therapies and treatments, observing the patient and recording those observations, and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. The RN teaches patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explains post-treatment and home care needs, diet, nutrition, exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and therapy. The RN provides direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care and delegates when appropriate.
RN Preop/PACU
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Roles Responsibility
Practice guided by ANA Standards and Code of Ethics, Record patient history and symptoms, Perform diagnostic tests, Analyze results, Administer treatment and medications, Assist with patient rehabilitation, Establish care plans, Teach patients and families self-management, Provide direction to LPNs and nursing aides Desired Qualification
ADN Associate Degree in Nursing, BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN Registered Nurse Type
Permanent
Location
United States, Phoenix, AZ, 70252