Staff RN-Weekend Hours

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Responsible for meeting patient priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and / or delegating care and evaluating patient responses and progress toward clinical outcomes.

Contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, precepting and / or resourcing of others.

Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and / or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patients presenting problems / needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Centers procedures.

3. *Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes / goals.

4. *Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patients plan of care based on the diagnosis and patient-specific needs.

5. *Executes therapeutic and / or supportive interventions.

6. *Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.

7. *Evaluates the patients response to and effectiveness of interventions.

8. *Evaluates patients progress toward established outcomes.

9. *Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan / delivery of care.

10. *Includes family, significant other, or identified support person in the care of the patient as appropriate.

11. *Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.

12. *Provides care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

13. *Facilitates patients transition to the next level of care.

14. *Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.

Must provide evidence of certification and / or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards / regulations.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS :

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.