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BryanLGH Medical Center

Staff RN-Critical Care

BryanLGH Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, us, 68501


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:

* *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.* *Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient's presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Center's procedures.* *Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.* *Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and patient-specific needs.* *Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions.* *Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.* *Evaluates the patient's response to and effectiveness of interventions.* *Evaluates patient's progress toward established outcomes.* *Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care.* *Includes family, significant other, or identified support person in the care of the patient as appropriate.* *Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.* *Provides care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.* *Facilitates patient's transition to the next level of care.* Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team member's practices through timely communication.* Serves as a role model to colleagues, students and other care providers.* *Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.* Integrates evidence based research findings into practice in accordance with policy and procedure.* Engages in department specific and organizational performance improvement initiatives.* Appropriately utilizes all safety equipment when indicated and as defined by organizational procedure (i.e. lifting equipment, PPE, sharps, etc.).* Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.* Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.* Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*". Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

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.

NOTE: See Staff RN - Addendum A for any additional credentials and certifications required for practice area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) - Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 35 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 35 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.