Registered Nurse - Hospital

*POSITION TITLE:* REGISTERED NURSE *DEPARTMENT: * NURSING – HOSPITAL *SUPERVISED BY:* DIRECTOR OF NURSES *SUPERVISES:* LPN’S AND NURSE’S ASSISTANTS *STATUS: NON-EXEMPT* *CLOSE WORKING* *RELATIONSHIPS WITH:* OTHER REGISTERED NURSES, LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES, PHYSICIANS, ADVANCE PRACTICE PRACTITONERS, AND ALL ANCILLARY STAFF.
JOB SUMMARY *Provide patient care within established policies, procedures, and standards and should adhere to the Nurse Practice Act and policies of Kittson Healthcare.
* * Use a systematic approach of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in the care of patients.
* Responsible to maintain a safe environment for the patient.
* Safeguard the patient’s right to privacy by maintaining confidentiality.
* Assume responsibility for actions taken in the course of nursing practice as well as for actions delegated to others assisting in the delivery of patient care.
*EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:* * Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* Must have the ability to work well with patient and other health related personnel.
* Must demonstrate the ability to work accurately under pressure and deal with changing and unexpected situations.
* Must have the ability to move quickly from one task to another.
*EDUCATION & TRAINING:* * Must have completed and graduated from an approved/accredited Registered Nurse program and obtained registration.
* Must maintain continuing education and keep skills current.
* Must have current CPR certification.
*EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS (preferred):* *Previous experience as a Registered Nurse * Certification of Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
*Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:* * Must uphold and maintain current licensure by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
*SPECIAL SKILLS:* * Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
* Must obtain and maintain ACLS certification along with CALS or TNCC.
* Must be able to work independently and/or effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
*POSITION SUMMARY* *RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Prepare nursing care plans daily.
* Make out daily patient assignments.
* Accompany physician on rounds (answer questions, receive instructions, and note patient care requirements.
Acts as a patient advocate).
* Provide nursing care: assesses, plans, implements, evaluates.
* Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
* Evaluate and document response to prescribed medications and treatments.
* Assist physicians in procedures and treatments.
* Report condition of patients to oncoming Charge Nurse.
* Accounts for narcotics.
* Maintain responsibility for medication room.
* Will assist in Emergency room.
May assist in operating room and CSR as needed.
* Answer patient call lights.
* Identify environmental safety hazards (i.
e.
, patients requiring isolation, universal precautions, maintain aseptic technique).
* Orientate co-workers and ancillary departments.
* Will complete the following tasks as they pertain to charting: * Complete admission assessment record within four hours of patient arrival.
* Assess patients on admission for risk factors.
* Document system assessment every shift and as patient’s condition changes.
Review and validate assessments by LPN.
* Identify and chart patient/family teaching needs and determine teaching approach, utilizing available resources.
* Compile discharge instructions.
* Authorize treatment signature and witness (i.
e.
, face sheet or E.
R.
record).
* Initiate patient’s care plan within 24 hours of admission.
* Take charge of Code Blue and manage situation per ACLS protocol.
* Participate in quality assurance as assigned.
* Participate in infection control as assigned.
* Attend monthly staff meetings and in-service opportunities that would enhance service to patients.
* Maintain patient confidentiality.
* Administer IV medications for the Nursing Home when RN not on staff in the Nursing Home.
* Administer oxygen and maintain treatments.
* Direct care given by team members and provide day to day leadership and supervision of nursing staff.
* Display knowledge of scientific and legal principles.
* Act as a liaison among physicians, patient and/or family, and the health care team.
* Actively participate in Kittson Healthcare Hospital and Nursing Home programs (i.
e.
, CPR education, mandatory meetings, QA/QI program, Infection Control program, Safety program, etc.
).
* Contribute to the professional climate of the department and to increase individual growth.
* Act as a role model to others.
* Maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors by promoting safety policies.
* Know and support hospital philosophy, objectives, and policies.
* Cooperate with other departments in resolving problems.
* Respect the dignity of each person in regards to other employees, physicians, patients and their families at all times.
* Demonstrate compassion, hospitality, and open communication.
* Participate actively in functions promoted by the facility.
* Perform any other job related duties as requested by management.
* Maintain awareness of Federal and State regulations as they pertain to nursing.
*MENTAL DEMANDS:* * Must be able to work under mental stress due to heavy work schedules, dealing with a variety of people, rotating shifts, and changing and unexpected situations.
* Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
* Must be able to do arithmetic, calculate drug dosages, and work with military time.
* Must possess emotional stability and maturity in performance of duties.
* Must be able to perform a high degree of mind/eye coordination in order to perform technical skills and procedures in a stressful environment.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* * Work involves lifting, stooping, reaching, and long periods of standing.
* Must have the ability to lift moderate weight up to 40-50 pounds and be able to bend and use legs for lifting.
Anything over 50 pounds requires a two-man lift or use of mechanical lift.
* Must have adequate sight and hearing to detect changes in patient’s condition to assure accuracy in carrying out responsibilities.
* Work requires good coordination and dexterity.
*SPECIAL DEMANDS:* * Must be able to work under stress accurately and maintain a high level of professionalism.
* Must be able to cooperate and work well with others.
* Must be flexible with work assignments and shift work.
* Must be able to show patience and tact when working with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers.
* Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT:* * Work in Hospital.
Assist in Nursing Home and Clinic as needed.
* Work requires coverage of all shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
*EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES:* 1.
Blood pressure monitors 11.
Doppler 2.
Cardiac/Telemetry monitors 12.
Emerson/Gomco suction 3.
Telephone 13.
Nebulizer 4.
Ambulance radio 14.
Oxygen delivery 5.
Electronic thermometers 15.
Autoclave 6.
Glideoscope 16.
Duplication machines 7.
Electric and manual beds 17.
Computer 8.
Infant warmer 18.
Bair Hugger 9.
Life Pak/defib/pacemaker 19.
IV pumps 10.
EKG machine *FACILITY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Participate in Fire Safety Plan of Action.
* Participate in Disaster Plan of Action.
* Participate in Universal Precautions for AIDS, Hepatitis and Tuberculosis.
* Follow facility established protocol for Isolation and Blood-borne Pathogens.
*CONFIDENTIALITY:* Frequent contact with patients and medical information in the normal performance of duties.
Confidentiality is essential.
Disclosure may affect internal and external relationships.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Free parking * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Medical-Surgical Physical setting: * ER * Hospital * Inpatient * Operating room * Outpatient Standard shift: * Day shift * Evening shift * Night shift * Overnight shift Supplemental schedule: * Holidays Weekly schedule: * Monday to Friday * Rotating weekends Experience: * Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * RN (Preferred) Work Location: In person