Certification Details
- Assess IV sites every 4 hours.
- Start new IVs per Carle policy.
- Must maintain documentation standards as evidenced by passed quarterly chart audits.
Job Details
- The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
- Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
- Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
- Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
- Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
- Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and / or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
- Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
- Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
- Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
- Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
Job Requirements
- Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience.
- Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
- Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
- Multicultural sensitivity.
- Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.
Schedule Information
- Must attend 5 out 6 staff meetings per year.
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