Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the RN Nursing supervisor, Unit manager, DON and/or ADON the registered nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient family satisfaction. The RN operates within the scope of practice defined by the state nurse practice act. Delegates aspects of patient care to LPN's and CNA's consistent with their scope of practice. The RN manages patient care by performing nursing assessments and collaborating with the nursing team and other disciplines, patients and families to develop effective plans of care.

Note:

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

Functions:Assessment:

Collects, validates, synthesizes and records objective and subjective data

Prioritizes data collection based on patient needsAnalyzes all dataIdentifies actual or potential problems or needs based on data analysis

Care Planning:

Establishes realistic and measurable short and long-term goals consistent with the delivery of patient careDevelops individualized interventions to achieve goalsDetermines timelines within the care planConducts a systematic and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomesReviews and revises plan of care as indicated

Managing Patient Care:Performs nursing functions and provides care within scope of practiceCoordinates and delegates as appropriateVerifies that medical orders are accurately transcribed

Administers medications and performs treatments per physician ordersCommunicates and documents interventions and patient responseSupervises co-workers to ensure that delegated tasks and interventions are implemented appropriately and per policyEvaluates and adjusts the plan of care to achieve patient goals and minimize hospitalizationsActively participates in Utilization Management or interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning

Communicates recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and familyPrepares patient family for discharge including patient and family educationParticipates in shift to shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff

Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessaryCollaborates with physicians in rounds and examination of patients as neededCollaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with patient needs, choices and preferencesContributes to an environment that is respectful, team oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and familiesEnhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programsAssists with the orientation of newly hired nursing employeesPromotes a culture of safetyMaintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all timesParticipates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requestedStays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patientsMust have the ability to work a schedule that requires an every other weekend commitmentQualifications:

Graduate of an accredited RN school of nursing. Valid RN license in the state employed. Valid CPR certification. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs. Prior skilled nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrates leadership, organizational and critical thinking skillsEffective interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessaryBasic knowledge of computersAbility to be patient while interacting with challenged or difficult patientsAbility to create a resident-centered environmentAbility to react decisively and quickly in emergency situationsKnowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulationsRequired Responsibilities:

Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees.

Core Competencies:

Caring/CompassionAccountabilityDependabilityAdaptability/FlexibilityEffective CommunicationDetail OrientedConfidentialityTeam PlayerDedicationPhysical Demands

Shoe the amount of time on-the-job in the following physical activities by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time

NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more

Stand x

Walk x

Sit x

Talk or hear x

Finger, handle or feet x

Push/pull x

Stop, kneel, crouch or crawl x

Reach with hands and arms x

Taste or smell x

This job requires that force be exerted by weight being lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.

NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more

Up to 10 lbs x

Up to 20 lbs x

Up to 50 lbs x

Up to 100 lbs x

> 100 lbs x

This job has special vision requirements.

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)No Special Vision RequirementsThis job has special hearing requirements.

Ability to hear alarms on equipmentAbility to hear client callAbility to hear instructions from physician/department staff