RN - Senior Care - Mon, Wed & Thurs 6:30a-7p

Description

Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Demonstrates   Competency in the Following Areas:

Ability to perform a head-to-toe   assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the   general patient population.

Ability to adequately assess and   reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate   pain management techniques. Educates   the patient and family regarding pain management.

Ability to revise plan of care as   indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan   daily for effectiveness.

Ability to perform waived testing   (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the resident care   unit’s policies and procedures.

Ability to interpret results of   waived tests; take appropriate action on waived tests results.

Performs patient care   responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for   patient’s age.

Knowledge of medications and their   correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical   condition.

Follows the seven (7) medication   rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.

Formulates a teaching plan based upon   identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is   included in teaching as appropriate.

Demonstrates an ability to assist   physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and   manual skills.

Demonstrates ability to perform   treatments and provide services to level licensure.

Treats patients and their families   with respect and dignity. Identifies   and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of   patients and their families. Functions   as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare   providers.

Interacts professionally with   patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of   care.

Demonstrates knowledge of the   principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills   necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population   served. Able to interpret data about   the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs   and provide care needed by the patient group.

Performs all aspects of patient care   in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of   medical/health care errors.

Supports and maintains a culture of   safety and quality.

Consults other departments as   appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s   needs.

Communicates appropriately and   clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers and physicians.

Maintains a good working relationship   both within the department and with other departments.

Identifies and addresses psychosocial   needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge   Planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.

Documentation meets current standards   and policies.

Manages and operates equipment safely   and correctly.

Coordinates and supervises patient   care as necessary.

Demonstrates an ability to be   flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Requirements

Professional   Requirements:

Adheres to dress code, appearance is   neat and clean.

Completes annual education   requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements,   including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization   standards.

Maintains and ensures patient   confidentiality at all times.

Reports to work on time and as   scheduled, completes work within designated time.

Wears identification while on duty,   uses computerized punch time system correctly.

Completes inservices and returns in a   timely fashion.

Attends annual review and department   inservices, as scheduled.

Attends 12 staff meetings annually,   or reads and returns monthly staff meeting minutes.

Represents the organization in a   positive and professional manner.

Actively participates in performance   improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Complies with all organizational   policies regarding ethical business practices.

Communicates the mission, ethics and   goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Regulatory Requirements:

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

· Current state Registered Nurse Licensure, within state of practice.

· Current BLS certification.

Language Skills:

· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

· Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

· Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Frequent standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds.

· This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.