SHIFT DUTIES
FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS ASK YOUR MANAGER OR CPM
Day Shift:
- End of shift chart check- ensure all med orders have been completed and lab/DI/consults have been faxed and processed.
- *This should be checked THREE times at minimum throughout shift
- Total Ins and Outs
- Take last set of vitals within 2 hours
- Document PCNA/NEWS score
- Update Kardex (Patient summary tool) in PENCIL
Night Shift:
1. 24 Hour MAR check with independent double check from another nurse
2. 24 Hour chart check for all MD orders
3. Stock chart with:
4. Update kardex in PENCIL
5. Stock units:
1. 24 Hour MAR check with independent double check from another nurse
2. 24 Hour chart check for all MD orders
3. Stock chart with:
4. Update kardex in PENCIL
5. Stock units:
- Labels (re-print if needed)
- Physicians orders sheets
- Interdisciplinary note sheets
- New 24H patient care summary (DATED on each page)
- Linens
- Med Room
- PPE (isolation gowns, gloves and masks)
- Stryker wipe warmer
- Unit specific nightly duties checklists
