Job Description
Job Description
Registered Nurse
MAIN FUNCTION :
Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, professional, compassionate and caring manner. Directs the activities of paraprofessional as they provide care. Responsible for assuring effective communication with patients, support persons and members of the healthcare team. Responsible for implementing nursing care of assigned patients via the Nursing Process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Acts in compliance with hospital, Nursing Department policies / procedures and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Ohio. Follows WCH Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.
RESPONSIBLE TO : Department Director, Charge Nurse
MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS :
- Active license in the State of Ohio
- Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card while in this position.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES :
BSNClinical CertificationOTHER REQUIREMENTS :
Employees in this position may be :
Exposed to blood, body fluids and / or airborne pathogens and are required to wear personal protective equipmentEmployees in this position must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete nursing care tasksRequired to take "on call" statusReassigned to another nursing unit to provide nursing care within current job descriptionSubject to STHR (short term hour reduction) according to policyPOSITION EXPECTATIONS : All expectations detailed below are considered ADA (American Disabilities Act) Essential.
Maintains appropriate clinical skills :Administers care according to WCH / unit policy / procedure, current standards of care and Ohio Nurse Practice Act
Performs assessments / reassessments and documentation relevant to patient's condition, needs and age, per nursing documentation guidelines. Communicates changes in patient condition to physician in timely manner and suggests possible interventions and course of care as appropriate in a collaborative manner.Initiates, evaluates and reviews plan of careProvides age appropriate health teaching related to diagnosis, identified patient / family needs and medication, using available teaching resources and assuring patient family understanding by teach backAdministers medication safely :Correctly demonstrates use of CPOE(Computer Physician Order Entry)
Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and effectiveness as related to diagnosisFollows 6 rights of medication administrationDemonstrates appropriate / safe medication handling / administrationReassesses and documents effectiveness of medicationAssures team members huddle and round on patients to :Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection control standards are met
Evaluate the care provided to assure it is based on practice standards and evidence based practiceEvaluate the educational plan and its implementation; assessing for and addressing gaps in careEvaluate for any additional / alternative care needs, and patient / family satisfactionEvaluate adherence to nursing practice standards of care and documentation of care by the nurse and team membersCoordinate work to achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize workload. Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision makingOther duties as assigned by management teamUnit Specific Requirements :
Inpatient Rehab RN
MAIN FUNCTION :
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of the Rehabilitation patients. Uses the Functional Instrument of Measure to develop goals for improving functional status.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES :
Recognition of positive interactions with patients and customersWillingness to assist with community education1 year experience in acute rehab or acceptable related training and experienceOther Position Expectations :
Maintains competency in functional independence measures scoring (FIM)Supports and documents worker's comp careDemonstrates working knowledge of equipment, hazmat, micromedixPerforms highly specialized assessments / reassessments and documentation relevant to patient's condition, needs (including pain control, and age in a policy-specified time frame7p-7a
24 hours / week