Registered Nurse
Company: Wellpath
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to
"Always Do The Right Thing!" About this role Under direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator
(HSA), Program Manager (PM), or higher medical professional, the
Registered Nurses will develop, initiate and coordinate the patient
plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation in collaboration with the healthcare team and in
compliance with all agency, local, state, federal laws and
regulations. What you bring to the table Education for Registered Nurse: Experience for Registered Nurse: Licenses/Certifications for Registered Nurse: What you will do Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality and efficient
patient care according to established standards including:
accurately completing admission and other assessments, and
collecting, analyzing, and prioritizing assessment data to
facilitate proper patient careo Transcribe physician, PA/NP orders
o Document nursing assessments using the S.O.A.P.E. format o
Prepare and administer medication in accordance with physician
orders including: immunizations, antibiotics, narcotic pain
medications, vitamins, topical agents, insulin, blood thinners, and
allergy antigens. o Initiate standardized procedures, orders, i.e.,
detox, opiate, alcohol o Perform 14-day physicals and sick calls as
required Perform laboratory procedures and testing to include:
blood glucose with visual or meter interpretation; interpretation
of skin testing results; dipstick urine; urine specific gravity
Obtain specimens for laboratory testing including but not limited
to: venipuncture; straight catheterization for urine collection;
throat culture; sputum specimens; stool specimens Coordinate the
activities of his/her shift, provides timely and adequate
supervision to the LVNs and Medical Assistants, responds to the
intake area as requested and coordinates/communicates with
detention staff as needed Maintain a clean, safe, and secure
working environment Triage and communicate with physician, PA/NP,
or Nursing supervisor any potentially significant medical
complaints or observations discovered during routine duties Respond
and initiate lifesaving measures to man-down calls, identify
medical emergencies, and arrange for transportation to hospital May
assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process,
orientation and training of new and potential staff May participate
in performance evaluations and training of other team members
Perform other duties as assigned. Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
Employer Our investment in you
Keywords: Wellpath, Santa Barbara , Registered Nurse, Other , Santa Barbara, California
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