Registered Nurse

Overview

The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the respective departments in which assigned. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members and students.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills
• The performance of other nursing acts which are authorized or limited by the board, and which are consistent either with American Nursing’s Association Standards of Practice or with Standards of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses.
• Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension
• The administration of medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP
• Supervision, delegation and follow-through to other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care.
• Mentors and precepts students and orient new staff as assigned
• Reports up chain of command Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator pertinent information
• Participates on various teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives
• Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers and self
• Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care (able to define pt needs)
• Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient related concerns timely
• Timely documents pertinent findings in medical record
• Assist patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member
• Assumes responsibility for personnel professional development
• Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude
• Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; Performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR (unless contradicted)
• Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients
• Refer to Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• Up to one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.
• De-Escalation Training required within six (6) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to ensure all members of the surgical team are instructed in surgical procedures and updated on new techniques, instrumentation, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and equip the operating room and verify required documentation and patient identification prior to surgical procedures.
• Ability to prepare patients for surgery, including positioning, grounding, securing the patient, assisting with intubation, and preparing the operative site.
• Ability to accompany patients to the recovery area and provide post-anesthesia nursing care when required.
• Ability to monitor operative procedures and accurately document patient positioning, breaks in sterile technique, instrument, needle and sponge counts, specimen identification, medication administration, blood administration, and critical incidents.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the surgical team, including assisting with gowning and gloving, obtaining medications, blood products, and supplies, coordinating services with other departments, and processing surgical specimens.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and productive surgical environment through cleaning, maintenance, and restocking activities.
• Successful completion of an approved training program and demonstrated competency in circulating nurse responsibilities as determined by the Director of Surgical Services.
• Knowledge of operating room policies, procedures, equipment, safety practices, infection prevention standards, and performance improvement activities.
• Completion of required competencies for all operating room roles and responsibilities assigned.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, communication, and patient advocacy skills.