REGISTERED NURSE - MED SURG - FT NIGHTS (51387)

Job Summary : Provides safe and effective delivery of patient care, utilizing a systems theory approach, through assessment, goal setting, and outcome evaluation.

Practices within the parameters of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act and Anderson Hospital policies and procedures.

Practices autonomously and in accordance with professional nursing standards, providing care to primarily adult and geriatric populations.

Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation.Service and Quality Standards : ServiceIs Customer focusedAnticipates customer needsAdheres to customer service standardsIs Competent, caring and compassionateTreats coworkers and customers with dignity and respectDemonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behaviorto customers and coworkersPeopleIs conversation consciousAssures confidentiality of patient and employee informationIs positive in interactions with othersIs courteous and respectfulPromotes a harassment free environmentInspires the trust of othersActs in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Excellence Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

QualityIs excellent in patient care and serviceDemonstrates multidisciplinary cooperationAssists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedbackIs safety consciousDemonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiativesIs involved with improvement effortsSupports performance improvementSeeks ways to improve systems and servicesShows commitment to improvement effortsMeets mandatory educational requirementsGrowthIs a loyal ambassadorDemonstrates commitment to hospital mission and visionIs active and involvedSupports hospital initiativesChampions innovation and supports changeIs a positive role modelFosters team cooperationFinanceIs a good steward of hospital resourcesDevelops / uses efficient work methodsIs cost effectiveConserves organizational resourcesJob Responsibilities : * Effectively utilizes nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes.

• Engages in activities to expand and / or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence based practices.
• Provides leadership and autonomy in the professional practice setting and the profession.* Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.
• Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult and geriatric populations as indicated.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation. Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers and outcomes.
• Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures.* Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.
• Responds to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team Calls and delegates appropriately* Is flexible with scheduling, assignments, and job duties as necessary* Monitors TelemetryQualificationsEducation Requirements and Other Requirements : Education Level : Graduate of an accredited nursing programCertification / Licensure : Illinois licensed or eligibleBLS certification requiredExperience Requirements : One year medical-surgical experience preferred.

Working Conditions : Exposure Category I : Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, care Category I tasks.

Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.Physical Activity : NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%Lift / Carry XPush / Pull XReach Overhead XClimb XSquat / Bend / Kneel XSit XStand XWalk / Move About XThe most significant duties have been included in this description.

Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.