What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN- Hospital position at Appleton Area Health?
The Med/Surg RN is responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients of all ages through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The Med/Surg RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. The RN will delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel based on their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions. The RN will contribute to the meeting of the mission and goals of Appleton Area Health and meet the requirements of federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
· Education: Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
Licensure/Certification:
o Current nursing license, in good standing with the Minnesota State licensing board.
o Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications within one month.
o Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months.
o Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months.
o Comprehensive Advance Life Support (CALS) certification within the first year.
Skills:
o Knowledge of current principles and techniques of nursing practice.
o Ability to function as a team leader, to accept individual responsibility and accountability for decisions and outcomes.
o Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, personnel, and physicians.
o Recognizes the legal limits of nursing practice.
o Utilizes AIDET when communicating with others (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank you.)
o Consults and coordinates with the health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
o Maintains professional competency through continuing education and independent study.
o Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
o Time management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
o Demonstrates knowledge for growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of patients served per clinical environment.
o Recognizes signs and symptoms of abuse and reports per policy.
o Makes nursing rounds according to patient needs and ensures a safe environment of care.
o Follows nursing plan of care in teaching plans, utilizing appropriate resources, and providing for continuity after discharge.
o Performs physical care and treatments, demonstrating technical competencies in a safe and cost-effective manner.
o Delivers medications according to policy and procedures, following 5 rights of medication administration.
o Responds appropriately to emergency situations following AAH policies and procedures.
· Responsible for communication and documentation in accordance with AAH policy and procedures.
o Receives delegation in a respectful, professional manner.
o Communicates and confers with team members throughout the shift to ensure optimal patient care. Fosters an environment where communication is encouraged and welcomed.
o Communicates with physicians utilizing SBAR and documents patient status/condition changes or a deviation from baseline.
o Documents data collected and observations, nursing interventions and patient response in a timely manner according to policy and procedures of AAH.
o Hand-off communication and shift report supports the continuity of care and is clear and concise in nature.
o Utilizes appropriate channels of communication to report all accidents, near accidents, injuries, work-related illnesses, and other emergencies that would affect patient care or employee safety.
o Attends mandatory nursing education and staff meetings and or reads Nursing Communications.
· Responsible for personal and professional development which will ensure current knowledge in delivering nursing care to populations served.
o Identifies personal and professional areas for improvement and actively seeks out ways to meet developmental needs.
o Represents AAH in a positive manner when engaged in work-related activities of community organizations.
o Completes all required competencies and mandatory education within established timelines.
o Actively participates in process improvement and clinical quality improvement programs.
· Responsible effective fiscal management to ensure proper utilization of human and material resources in accordance with the strategic plan, mission, and values of Appleton Area Health.
o Chooses correct supplies in providing patient care and consistently charges appropriately.
o Completes work during scheduled hours.
· Develops and maintains a healthy, supportive work environment, demonstrating behaviors consistent with service excellence.
o Participates in new employee orientation as assigned, seeking out learning opportunities for orientee; serves as a role model for new employees.
o Provides feedback on employee performance when requested.
o Practices active and receptive listening skills, practices courtesy, tact, and honesty in all internal and external work relationships.
o Exemplifies excellent customer relations in interactions with nursing staff, patients, visitors, and all other hospital employees.
o Models’ appreciation and acceptance of differences.
· Perform all other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.08 - $51.47 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Emergency Medicine
- Hospital Medicine
Physical Setting:
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- Outpatient
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Ability to Relocate:
- Appleton, MN 56208: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $51