Staff RN-Med/Surg-Critical Care-Observation Unit

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for meeting patient priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care and evaluating patient responses and progress toward clinical outcomes. Contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, precepting and/or resourcing of others.

Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• 2. *Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient’s presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Center’s procedures.
• 3. *Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.
• 4. *Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis and patient-specific needs.
• 5. *Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions.
• 6. *Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.
• 7. *Evaluates the patient’s response to and effectiveness of interventions.
• 8. *Evaluates patient’s progress toward established outcomes.
• 9. *Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care.
• 10. *Includes family, significant other, or identified support person in the care of the patient as appropriate.
• 11. *Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.
• 12. *Provides care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• 13. *Facilitates patient’s transition to the next level of care.
• 14. Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team member’s practices through timely communication.
• 15. Serves as a role model to colleagues, students and other care providers.
• 16. *Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.
• 17. Integrates evidence based research findings into practice in accordance with policy and procedure.
• 18. Engages in department specific and organizational performance improvement initiatives.
• 19. Appropriately utilizes all safety equipment when indicated and as defined by organizational procedure (i.e. lifting equipment, PPE, sharps, etc.).
• 20. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• 21. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• 22. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1. Maintains clinical competency as required for the unit of assignment including but not limited to population-specific competencies and participates in annual skill competency verification.
• 2. Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to nursing applications and relative practice area.
• 3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
• 4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• 5. Ability to delegate, provide instruction and evaluate the work of LPN’s and unlicensed professional
• 6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• 7. Ability to exercise professional judgment, courtesy and tact in daily interactions with others.
• 8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with health care team members and diverse patient populations.
• 9. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment relevant to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying.
• 10. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

NOTE: See Staff RN – Addendum A for any additional credentials and certifications required for practice area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) – Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 35 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 35 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.