What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Night Clinical Staff Nurse - Med / Surg Tele position at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital?
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Staff Nurse is an accomplished and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care and managing patient care effectively. Reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor of Telemetry, this role requires a 12-hour commitment to organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing patient / family-centered care based on the Watson Model of Care. This includes understanding and accommodating the unique needs of various age groups and populations. Employees are expected to embody the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital and demonstrate behavior consistent with our Core Values while contributing to the strategic plan and quality improvement initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize the nursing process as a critical problem-solving model; anticipate and address the needs of patients and families.
- Focus nursing assessments to highlight areas of greatest need, proactively recognizing and adapting care plans based on subtle clinical changes.
- Apply knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, incorporating current research to support clinical decision-making.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Establish and nurture therapeutic relationships with patients, ensuring their rights are respected throughout care.
- Employ the SBAR communication method for all transitional hand-offs.
- Document all aspects of patient care, including assessments, plans, interventions, and evaluations, following hospital policies.
- Modify interventions to enhance patient comfort addressing both physical and psychosocial factors; support patient and family engagement in recovery.
- Meet the educational needs of patients and families using appropriate resources to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Collaborate with Care Managers for proactive interdisciplinary discharge planning.
- Review physician orders, communicate patient condition changes promptly, and follow up on care plan modifications.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and document outcomes in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care (IPOC).
- Utilize patient classification standards according to established protocols.
- Guide, supervise, orienteer, and evaluate other nursing staff, ensuring proper assessments are conducted.
- Maintain a professional appearance, consistent with dress codes and proper identification protocols.
- Ensure a safe, clean environment that adheres to regulatory standards, including Patient Safety Goals.
- Contribute to the implementation of the unit-specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan by completing monitoring forms and reporting findings.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A. Education
B. Qualifications / Experience
C. Special Skills / Knowledge
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