RN - Emergency Department Weekday Midshift (salaried)

Job Details: Job Location: Ohio County Hospital - Hartford, KY 42347 | Position Type: Full Time | Job Shift: Mid-Shift

Assess and Diagnose Nursing Care Needs

• The priority of data collection is determined by the patient’s immediate condition of needs.
• The pertinent assessment data is collected using appropriate assessment techniques (interview, observation, inspection, palpation, and review of reports and records).
• Validation of patient problems and data collection involves the client, significant others, family, and health care providers as appropriate.

Prescribes, Delegates, Supervises, and Evaluates Patient Care

• Nursing interventions reflect current nursing practice and are based on scientific knowledge and documented on the record.
• Delegates responsibility for nursing interventions according to the support staff level of education, orientation experience and scope of practice as mandated by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Frequency of reassessments is appropriate to the condition of the patient.
• Documents patients’ response to the nursing interventions on the surgical records and the medical record.
• Gives a concise report to receiving unit providing necessary information relative to patient care and their progress toward resolution of identified problems when the patient is transferred to a unit.
• Accurately transcribes and implements medical orders and assures that medical orders are communicated to all affected ancillary staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile/aseptic techniques.
• Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and follows appropriate treatment protocol.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills of all patient procedures.
• Pain management.

Teaching

• Identifies learning needs of self and assists in the development and implementation of learning opportunities.
• Provides “on the spot coaching” to personnel observed in unacceptable behavior. Coaching is done in a constructive manner and in privacy.
• Determines patient learning needs and provides teaching or makes an appropriate referral. Appropriate teaching methods and supporting materials are used for patient instruction.
• Documentation in the medical record reflects content and type of instruction and the patients’ response to the instruction.

Maintains Safe and Therapeutic Environment for Patient Care

• Accounts for all drugs including schedule II drugs according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of location, care and use of all equipment/supplies pertaining to the unit.
• Seeks to reduce waste in the workplace.
• Follows procedure for removal of faulty equipment from service.
• Assists in evaluation of patient care products.
• Correctly fills out incident reports with assistance.
• Knows and responds appropriately to all emergency codes.
• Knows and uses good body mechanics.
• Properly reports any safety or infection hazards.
• Checks emergency equipment after each use and at least once a shift.
• Accountable for ensuring patient safety during the course of performing duties.

Upholds Standards of Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics

• Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing practice are continuously met.
• Performs all nursing procedures according to the established policy and procedure of Ohio County Healthcare nursing department.
• Meets licensure requirements and maintains CE licensure.
• Recognizes and supports the patients’ bill of rights and maintains confidentiality in all hospital manners.
• Adheres to Blood and Body Fluid Precautions and knows where to locate personal protective equipment and uses equipment appropriately.
• Adheres to other infection control policies, including the exposure control plan and employee health protocols.
• Follows and upholds hospital wide personnel policies.
• Committed to Quality Insurance and actively participates in and supports the hospital improvement efforts.
• Is always available and accessible when on duty or on call.
• Frequently accesses email to stay up to date on information within the organization and provides a way of communication between staff members.
• Performs all procedures according to established policies and procedures of OCH and adheres to legal compliance policies and other regulatory issues.

Professional Self Development

• Attends CE and in-services that pertain to assigned areas and are mandatory.
• Attends 80% of staff meetings per year.
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