Outpatient Nurse I - University of Utah Medical Group : Job Details

Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems. Assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems. Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient's record. Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals. Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs. Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient's condition warrants. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care. Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs. Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental proced...Nurse, Outpatient, Patient, Patient Care, Medical Equipment, Behavioral Health, Healthcare