-Assists in implementing individual treatment programs in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing unit. -Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures. -Implements medical plan through administering medications and intervention in accordance with physician instructions. -Documents nursing encounters, patient response, effectiveness, complications, etc., and communicates information to supervisory personnel and physicians, in accordance with physician orders. Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions, and changes in the condition of all patients. -Uses available in-house resource personnel and departments for treatment/consultation. Carries out designated nursing procedures. -Respects dignity and confidentiality of patient. -Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure). -Applies and changes dressings
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