JOB SUMMARY : The Registered Nurse (RN) administers nursing care to patients and / or plans, directs and coordinates the nursing care of a group of patients utilizing the nursing process and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
The RN instructs patients and / or families in procedures, healthcare practices and continuing care after discharge. The RN performs duties and responsibilities in a manner adhering to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures and in compliance with professional practice standards and the Indiana State Nurse Practice Act.
The RN is qualified to perform a nursing intervention defined as administration of moderate sedation (conscious sedation) and can monitor the patient's response and provide necessary physiological support during a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure.
The RN will receive initial education on hire in moderate sedation and will have an annual competency.QUALIFICATIONS : ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Shifts on this unit are 12 hours for this job description.
Associate must be able to work 12 hour shifts to qualify for the position.* Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities including ability to give and follow instructions accurately and the ability to delegate and supervise non-licensed personnel.
- Serves as a professional role model for others.* Demonstrates computer and keyboarding skills necessary to provide a complete and accurate electronic medical record.
- Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by hospital policies, procedures or protocols.
- Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the patient's condition and / or the hospitals policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly.
- Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
- Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician / practitioner in an accurate and timely manner.* Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his / her family.
- Provides individualized patient / family education customized to the patient and his / her family.* Documents patient assessment findings, physical / psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
- Initiates emergency resuscitative measures per adult resuscitation protocols.* Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
- Bases care / decisions on Nursing Process of Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation.* Demonstrates thorough, accurate and timely assessment.
- Exhibits necessary response / intervention to changes in patient condition.* Provides and documents care consistent with hospital, departmental and unit policies / procedures / protocols.
- Demonstrates competence in clinical / technical skills performed.* Prepares patient / families for discharge by providing information / education on admission, throughout the hospital stay, and reviewing at discharge.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS : * Associate can deliver care / service appropriate to patients / customers. Demonstrates competence in technical skills performed.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize care needs.* Complies with direction of Charge RN for patient activity / care.
- Displays / exhibits self-directed growth by seeking educational opportunities to improve knowledge / skill.* Participates on appropriate house-wide committees as approved by the Unit Coordinator / Director.
- Contributes to implementing and supporting progressive change.* Makes suggestions to solve patient care or unit problems.
- Identifies areas of quality improvement and offers suggestions / recommendations.* Assists with orientation of new staff.
- Attends unit / departmental meetings / in-services at least 75 percent of the time or as assigned.* Demonstrates acceptable attendance and punctuality per policy.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.* Completes assigned responsibilities in an efficient, timely manner.* Uses time not consumed by patient care to maintain the unit (cleaning, stocking, uncluttering, etc.
Utilizes unit supplies in a cost-conscious manner.* Exhibits effective organizational skills that assist in decreasing and / or eliminating over use of man-hours.
- Recognizes impact of actions on co-workers and other departments and interacts in a manner conducive to teamwork and cost containment.
- Treats staff from other departments, co-workers, patients, and families with respect.* Utilizes AIDET-P.* Verbally communicates directions, answers to questions, etc.
in a timely manner to patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff members and other departments.* Applies good guest relation techniques to telephone conversations.
- Communicates pertinent patient information clearly, accurately, concisely and in a timely manner to designated persons.
- Collaborates with other members of the health team regarding patient care needs and responsibilities and delegates as appropriate.
- Directs concerns to appropriate persons within timeframes suitable to the situation.* Utilizes appropriate chain of command.
- Practice is consistent with safety principles, OSHA guidelines, and infection control guidelines.* Observes equipment for malfunction and takes appropriate action.
- Delivers patient care in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner that respects individuals' right to privacy, dignity, respect, and confidentiality at all times.
- Confronts individuals / situations asserti