RN - Sr. Care, Full-Time WEO Fri-Sun 6:30a-7p

Description

Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Demonstrates   Competency in the Following Areas:

Ability   to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per   policy. This includes: pediatric,   geriatric and the general patient population.

Ability   to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding   pain management.

Ability   to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment   and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.

Ability   to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s   and the resident care unit’s policies and procedures.

Ability   to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived tests   results.

Performs   patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of   care for patient’s age.

Knowledge   of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient   and their clinical condition.

Follows   the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication   errors.

Formulates   a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates   effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.

Demonstrates   an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services   requiring technical and manual skills.

Demonstrates   ability to perform treatments and provide services to level licensure.

Treats   patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial,   cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their   families. Functions as liaison between   administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.

Interacts   professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the   formation of the plan of care.

Demonstrates   knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and   the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient   population served. Able to interpret   data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific   needs and provide care needed by the patient group.

Performs   all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety   and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Supports   and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Consults   other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach   to the patient’s needs.

Communicates   appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers and physicians.

Maintains   a good working relationship both within the department and with other   departments.

Identifies   and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with   Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in hospital and post   discharge needs.

Documentation   meets current standards and policies.

Manages   and operates equipment safely and correctly.

Coordinates   and supervises patient care as necessary.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,   organized and function under stressful situations.

Requirements

Professional   Requirements:

Adheres   to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

Completes   annual education requirements.

Maintains   regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and   accrediting organization standards.

Maintains   and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

Reports   to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

Wears   identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

Completes   inservices and returns in a timely fashion.

Attends   annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.

Attends   12 staff meetings annually, or reads and returns monthly staff meeting   minutes.

Represents   the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Actively   participates in performance improveme