RN

Job Summary:

The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and is delegated an assignment by the coordinator to achieve quality patient care. The RN Staff Nurse shall implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation as evidenced by documentation in the Patient Care Record, direct observation by the Director of Nursing and patient evaluations of care. The RN is responsible to the Director of Nursing for patient care. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Perform other job duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

Performs the ability to tolerate physically demanding tasks such as, but not limited to turning, positioning, lifting and moving patients and equipment by utilizing safety measures for the patient and yourself with the use of proper body mechanics.

Performs the ability to tolerate high and low temperatures to accommodate the comfort of patients

Performs the ability to troubleshoot equipment/devices needed for patient care when operational function is impaired.

Responds promptly to patient call lights

Assigns task/duties to nurse aide to complete patient care and assist the nurse aides, other RN's or LPN's.

Consistently meets the needs, demands, requests and requirements of patient care provided in the Plan of Care of the patients assigned to her/him.

Manages time during the shift to optimize and deliver quality patient care to the patients.

Documents accurately in the patient care record, findings and observations and reports these findings and observations to the Physician in a timely manner.

Consistently completes medication administration by the use of barcode scanning at 97-98 % accuracy of all medications administered. Medications are given on time within the timeframe allowed.

Ensure that an accurate patient report is given at shift change to the nurse/nurses who will be continuing the care of the patient/patients that are currently assigned to her/him. The promotion of continuity of care of all patients demonstrates the WE CARE philosophy.

Interprets Physician orders correctly, asks for clarification if needed, follows orders as given and carries orders out in a timely manner.

Arrives on time for shift change and receives and accepts reports on assigned patients per the Nursing Supervisor and/ or DON in a timely and professional manner.

Ability to properly utilize equipment needed for patient care, i.e. wound vac, telemetry monitors, IV pumps, accucheck, stand-up lift, hoyer lift, air mattresses and defibrillator.

Safety measures are demonstrated during the lifting and moving of patients and patient equipment.

Completes a thorough physical assessment of any and all patients and reports any declination of patient status or concerns to the Provider.

Continuously display professionalism while providing patient care, along with compliance with HIPAA.

Maintains a sterile field as needed for Provider-assisted procedures.

Assist the Materials Management team in sustaining PAR levels of supplies needed for the units.

Collects, labels and delivers specimens to the lab in a timely manner.

Completes walking rounds with oncoming shift.

Intervenes appropriately and timely when assessing a patient that exhibits signs of deterioration or an emergency crisis and reports promptly to the Provider in charge.

Reports to work when needed during emergencies /natural disaster situations/patient overload influx.

Attends Monthly staff meetings and completes assignments in Healthstream before or by the due date.

Triages appropriately and timely and assigns correct acuity of patient regarding status.

Assist Provider with any minor procedures in the ED

Responds promptly to emergencies in the ED and on the Medical Unit

Delegates task as appropriate and assist with the care of patients that are assigned to an LPN

Qualifications:

Education/Skills: Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required.

Work Experience: One year medical/surgical nursing care preferred, but not required.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

NIH Stroke Scale

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Pediatric Advance Life Support

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Trauma Nursing Core Course

Within 1 Year of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate

initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.