REGISTERED NURSE-STAFF-EMPLOYEE HEALTH Good Samaritan FT Day Mon-Fri

Job Overview : Applies the nursing process to address health issues; Promotes compliance; Collaborates in a collegial manner with physicians, health department, and other health and social service agencies to meet health care needs.

In the absence of the charge nurse, the position is delegated the axcountability and repsonsiobility to coordinatre the patient care delivered and responsible for daily operations and throughput of the department.

Positioon will assist the charge nurse with the flu campaign, fit testing, TB testing and other orgainzational mandatory requirements as directed.

This position will oversee the daily care provided by the Emplyee Health Technician.Job Requirements : Associate Degree in NursingRegistered NurseCurrent Ohio licensureKnowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of Biological, Physical, Behavioral, Social, and Nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cyclePreferred active participation in applicable specialty professional organization2 - 3 years experience Clinical - Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit or Employee Health in Nursing Emergency Department, ICU, or strong Medical Surgical skillsJob Responsibilities : Adheres to HIPPA privacy requirements in all forms to any party other than designated TriHealth departments responsible for the treatment of patients, accounts receivable / payable or the operations of the occupational medicine centers.

Adheres to the TriHealth Code of Ethical Business and Proferssional Behavior.Performs specialty / unit-specific skills and competencies.

Interprets and executes physician orders. In the absence of the charge nurse, directs unit activities in which safe, clinically competent care is provided.

Delegates care to other team members within the scope of nursing practice. Maintains and improves current knolwedge in area of practice through activities such as continuing education, formal education, professional orgainzation membership and conferences.

Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the decision-making process. accepts accountability for actions taken. Utilizes the chain of command appropriately.

Facilitates patient movement through the system to achieve desired outcomes. Maintains open communication through relaying information in a timely manner to all customers.

Builds collegial relationships with physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Participates and cooperates on various TriHealth committees and teams to coordinate the health and safety needs of employees.

Collaborates with disability and workers compensation case managers to promote wellness and reduce absence.Assist the charge nurse and lead office specialist in developing, updating and implementing department specific gudielines and procedures.

Review schedule for next business day to ensure appropriate and any and all supplies and resources are available.Other Job-Related Information : The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture.

• To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages : pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advanced degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification;
• nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community;

nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support, and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions : Climbing - RarelyHearing : Conversation - ConsistentlyHearing : Other Sounds - ConsistentlyKneeling - OccasionallyLifting