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Health Services of the Pacific Registered Nurse (RN - PERM) in Tamuning, Guam
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the Guam Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing. - a. Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters. - b. Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific findings. - c. Provides skilled interventions aimed at achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period. - d. Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes). 2. Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice. - a. Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment. - b. Teaching skills according to the client's needs and within the context of the client's environment, value system, and physical/emotional status. - c. Medication administrations. 3. Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences. 4. Communicates effectively and in accordance with agency requirements. - a. Reports significant changes in client status to the physician and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs. - b. Maintains client records showing systematic assessment, planning intervention, and evaluation. - c. Documents legibly and according to agency documentation guidelines and standards. 5. Initiates actions to improve the quality of patient care. Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in home care situations. Initiates referrals as needed to other health team. 6. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job. 7. Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers. - a. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with established policies and procedures. - b. Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations. - c. Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. - d. Assesses safety of environment and takes initiative to help prevent accidents and promote safety. 8. Participates in ongoing, professional self-development. - a. Participates in all mandatory education per agency guidelines. - b. Identifies needs for personal professional growth. - c. Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training (pediatrics, infusion, specialized equipment, etc.). 9. Performs job duties in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and professional and community standards. - a. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Does not reveal information from client records to others, except as identified in agency policy. - b. Secures written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized release. - c. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Quality Improvement Program and activities. - d. Provides care in accordance with state, federal, and CMS regulations. 10. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; 12 months of experience as Registered Nurse; Guam nursing license may be obtained upon moving to Guam.