Provides continuous care to a wide variety of patients requiring 24 hour medical and nursing treatment using a problem solving approach and in accordance with the standards, guidelines and scope of professional nursing practice to facilitate individualized nursing care to patients.
Assist patients to achieve their optimum level of health in situations of normal health, illness injury or through the process of dying.
Advocate the dignity and self respect of patients
Act in a manner consistent with their professional code of ethics, responsibilities and standards of practice.
Perform analytical and data entry task
Ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements
Work as a team player to ensure each patient receives the best service possible
Assist care team with setting goals for quality assurance and best practices
Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating
Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate
Provide basic patient care by changing bed linens, bathing and dressing patients and serving meals.