Registered Nurse (Staff RN) Med/surg FT night shift

Job Description

MAIN FUNCTION:

Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, professional, compassionate and caring manner. Directs the activities of paraprofessional as they provide care. Responsible for assuring effective communication with patients, support persons and members of the healthcare team. Responsible for implementing nursing care of assigned patients via the Nursing Process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Acts in compliance with hospital, Nursing Department policies/procedures and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Ohio. Follows WCH Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Director, Clinical Manager, Charge Nurses

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

Active license in the State of Ohio

Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card while in this position.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

BSN

Clinical Certification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this position may be:

Exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear personal protective equipment

Employees in this position must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete nursing care tasks

Required to take "on call" status

Reassigned to another nursing unit to provide nursing care within current job description

Subject to STHR (short term hour reduction) according to policy

DUTIES:

Maintains appropriate clinical skills:

Administers care according to WCH/unit policy/procedure, current standards of care and Ohio Nurse Practice Act

Performs assessments/reassessments and documentation relevant to patient's condition, needs and age, per nursing documentation guidelines. Communicates changes in patient condition to physician in timely manner and suggests possible interventions and course of care as appropriate in a collaborative manner.

Initiates, evaluates and reviews plan of care

Provides age appropriate health teaching related to diagnosis, identified patient/family needs and medication, using available teaching resources and assuring patient family understanding by teach back

Administers medication safely:

Correctly demonstrates use of CPOE(Computer Physician Order Entry)

Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and effectiveness as related to diagnosis

Follows 6 rights of medication administration

Demonstrates appropriate/safe medication handling/administration

Reassesses and documents effectiveness of medication

Assures team members huddle and round on patients to :

Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection control standards are met

Evaluate the care provided to assure it is based on practice standards and evidence based practice

Evaluate the educational plan and its implementation; assessing for and addressing gaps in care

Evaluate for any additional /alternative care needs, and patient/family satisfaction

Evaluate adherence to nursing practice standards of care and documentation of care by the nurse and team members

Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize workload. Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.

Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision making

Other duties as assigned by management team

Night shift full time 7p-730a 3 nights week. every 3rd weekend

36 hr week. Night shift full time 7p-730a 3 nights week. every 3rd weekend