Job Description

Trauma Nurse at ScionHealth summary:

As a Trauma Nurse, I manage comprehensive patient care by administering medications, conducting clinical treatments, and documenting all aspects of patient health. I collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure proper coordination of care, assist patients with daily living activities, and educate families on health-related topics. My role emphasizes critical thinking, decisive judgment, and advocacy for the emotional and physical well-being of patients in high-stress environments.

Description

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Qualifications

Associate's degree Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:
*BLS obtained within 30 days of hire date
Licenses: Current Alabama RN Licensure or Compact License that includes AL

Keywords:

Trauma Nurse, patient care, medication administration, clinical treatments, critical thinking, healthcare collaboration, patient education, RN licensure, emotional support, medical documentation

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