What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIRMC Staff RN-Weekend Program position at BryanHealth?
Summary
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:
1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
2. *Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient’s presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Center’s procedures.
3. *Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.
4. *Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis and patient-specific needs.
5. *Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions.
6. *Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.
7. *Evaluates the patient’s response to and effectiveness of interventions.
8. *Evaluates patient’s progress toward established outcomes.
9. *Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care.
10. *Includes family, significant other, or identified support person in the care of the patient as appropriate.
11. *Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.
12. *Provides care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
13. *Facilitates patient’s transition to the next level of care.
14. *Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.
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.
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.
