RN PRN Super Pool 7a - 7p

Job Purpose: The RN is a member of the care delivery team. The RN is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The RN has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Registered Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the RN encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The RN establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The RN demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Education & Training: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS certification must be current upon hire. ENPC and TNCC certifications are preferred.  

Work Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience in nursing preferred, must demonstrate competency in 3 of the following areas: ICU, M/S, ER, PACU, or RN House Supervisor.

 Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Ability to stand/walk between 6 to 10 hours and sit between 1-2 hours. Requires the motion to crawl, climb, and reach up to 1/3 of the time. Bend, squat, lift, carry, push, and pull 1/3 or more of the time. Continuous use of hands in gross and precise motor function. Lift up to and more than 100 pounds up to 1/3 of the time. Lift up to 25 pounds 1/3 or more of the time. Body fluid exposure

Special Requirements: Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Verbal and writing ability required to communicate effectively in informing employees of activities and policies.  Numerical ability required.  Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions; ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials; ability to comply with attendance requirements; ability to comply with Human Resource policies. Manage anger, fear, hostility, and stress appropriately. Work alone and with others effectively. Handle multiple priorities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivers quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation form.
• Confirms patient identity via use of two patient identifiers and checks patient identification bracelet before procedures.
• Provides appropriate updates, instructions and patient education information to patient and family.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans for blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Communicates with peer and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences.
• Participates in the performance improvement process within the Hospital and department.
• Delivers nursing care to assigned group of patients including education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process.
• Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action.
• Establishes a compassionate environment providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards: measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards: making or recommending necessary adjustments: following the standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act and other governing agency requirements.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions.
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patients’ nursing care plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information as observed by peers and management.
• Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance
• Attends all required department-specific education and training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job‑related hazards
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions
• Wears proper identification while on duty
• Perform other duties as assigned