Registered Nurse PRN

Utilizes a systematic approach to nursing practice incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides continuing health care and education to individuals and families to help them achieve their optimal level of health.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to complete the admission physical, cognitive, spiritual, psychosocial, and functional assessment.

• Formulates plan of care and reviews and revises plan on an ongoing basis. Able to plan and give care based on the patient's age and level of development.

• Assures appropriate information management and documentation using the nursing process in accordance with hospital documentation policy; gives report to other members of the health care team.

• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess patient/family understanding and response to care provided; and patient/family educational needs. The nurse redirects care as needed.

• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess patient/family discharge needs at admission, and throughout the patient stay.

• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse will develop, review, and implement the discharge plan at admission, and throughout the patient stay.

• Participates in/or prepares for in-services and patient care conferences.

• Maintains The Joint Commission standards on an ongoing basis and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for The Joint Commission visits.

• Participates in department performance improvement activities.

• Serves on hospital or system committees as assigned; maintains two-way communication between Inpatient Medical Unit staff and assigned committee.

• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence in providing safe, quality direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of advanced care.

• Ability to communicate concisely with patients, families and staff; collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care.

• Ability to make nursing assessments and critically think.

• Possesses detailed knowledge of the use and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment and supplies.

• Ability to complete patient documentation in a thorough, concise, accurate, and timely manner.

• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and stressful situations.

• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required.

• CPR (BLS) certification required.

• ACLS certified within six months of transfer or hire required.

• PALS certified within six months of transfer or hire required.

• Prior working knowledge of using computer programs and electronic medical records required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred,

• Minimum of two years of experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.

• Pediatric experience preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Requires moving, lifting a minimum of 50 pounds of force occasionally (34-66%) and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects (0-33%); requires turning and positioning patients properly to avoid injury. Requires walking and standing most of the time while on duty. Possesses audible acuity necessary for taking blood pressures and maintaining patient safety. Possesses visual acuity necessary for reading charts, forms, communications, administering medications and patient