What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN PRN position at Sullivan County Community Hospital?
ACUITY CARE NURSE, RN
The Acuity Care Nurse is a Registered Nurse that provides quality nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating care for patients. The RN assumes responsibility to ensure that the plan of care is adhered to by all health care team members. This non-exempt position reports to the Director of Patient Care Services and is part of the Acuity Care Unit (ACU).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Experience/Skills
- One year experience in medical-related field
- Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Currently licensed as an RN by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
- CPR
- ACLS
Working Conditions
ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
- Demonstrates ability to assess infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for treatment and/or care
- Willingly accepts assignments that contribute to optimal patient care
- Reports change of condition to physician
- Shows knowledge of medication effects and uses appropriate resources when needed
- Assumes responsibility for medication errors committed, completes occurrence form properly, and notifies supervisor and physician as indicated
- Answers call lights promptly
- Reports lab values to physician accurately and in a timely manner
- Keeps patient informed and facilitates patient participation in plan of care
Documentation
- Responsible for accurately initiating and completing all forms pertaining to patient care
- Maintains patient record
- Accurately and legibly transcribes physician order and inputs order entry
- Completes documentation legibly and follows hospital policy for signatures, dates, and timing of events
Unit Responsibilities/Leadership/Misc
- Properly delegates necessary activities to other members of health care team as their abilities or level of education dictates
- Participates in orientation of new staff
- Refers appropriate problems to House Supervisor, Director/Asst. Director of Patient Care Services and contributes to the resolution
- Supports hospital and nursing policies and decisions
- Promotes harmonious working relationship within unit and with peers
- Uses equipment and supplies in a safe efficient manner
- Cleans and returns equipment to proper storage
- Coordinates/assists in maintaining unit and patient room tidiness
- Participates in QI/PR activities and committees as assigned
- Keeps current with advances in nursing
- Supports department by demonstrating flexibility with schedule and job duties
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