RN C4 Surgery 1st shift 20 hours
Company: St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Location: Florence
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Job Description
Patient Care:
- Utilize the nursing process with regard to the care,
counseling, and health teaching of the ill, injured or infirm to
develop and implement a plan of care for each patient. Determine
appropriate nursing interventions to meet each patient outcome.
Ensures the plan of care provides for the maintenance of health and
prevention of illness. Incorporate into the patients' plan aspects
of cultural sensitivity, diversity, and non-discriminatory terms
and approaches.
- Maintain current skills, knowledge, and competencies in area of
specialty. Utilizes evidence-based practice, research, clinical
judgment, and nursing skills based upon the principles of
psychological, biological, physical, and social science in planning
and providing nursing care.
- Document care provided utilizing Epic, Patient Data Base,
Patient Education Record, , Care Maps, Progress Notes, Flow Sheets,
and other forms as applicable and/or required. Documentation
requirements may apply during downtime.
- Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills to assess,
plan, implement, and evaluate care.
- Serve as the patient's advocate.
- Responsible for the supervising, teaching, mentoring, and
delegating licensed and unlicensed personnel based on their
education.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to
plan and deliver care.
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25
Patient Safety:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the administration of medication and
treatment as prescribed by physicians, dentists, or advanced
registered nurse practitioners. Responsible for preparing and
administering medications in the prescribed dosage, route,
frequency and observing, recording, and reporting responses,
untoward reactions, and side effects of drug therapy.
- Contact appropriate Management/Administrative Staff (chain of
command) as any need arises.
- Observe and follow patient safety alerts by accurate and timely
entry of patient information in the chart and or clinical
documentation system.
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20
Quality/Customer Service:
- Participate in unit based PI activities to positively impact
patient outcomes. Monitor and evaluate quality of care with the
focus on nurse sensitive indicators by identifying areas for
improvement and assisting in developing action plans.
- Serve as a clinical resource to unit/department and to new
associates.
- Know Patient Satisfaction goals and expectations to meet
customer needs in a positive and professional manner. Exhibits
excellent verbal and telephone communication skills with all
customers.
- Assists with adherence to Joint Commission, , State and other
regulatory requirements.
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20
Financial Responsibility:
- Supports in maintaining budget within established target by
assisting with setting priorities, appropriately allocating
resources, and completing charges.
- Supports the department and the organization's financial and
productivity goals. Maintains efficient time management and through
adherence to time and attendance policy and completing duties
within the defined shift.
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15
Personal Growth & Competency:
- Maintains licensure/certification and completes all mandatory
NetLearning modules, MID, leadership development education,
in-service programs, and programs intended to enhance skills
pertinent to assigned clinical area.
- Participates in unit/department/system
committees/councils.
- Participates in community activities and professional
organizations to enhance the visibility of the Healthcare System
and to promote the positive image of nursing.
- Stays current related to unit/department/organizational
activities, policy and procedure changes, regulatory requirements,
and State Board regulations.
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15
Performs other duties as assigned.
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5
TOTAL:
100
Qualifications
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Graduate from accredited School of Nursing, licensed to practice in
the state where work is being performed. Meets contact hour
requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
Focus of education promotes nurses' ability to practice in clinical
area assigned.
BSN, clinical certification, specialized courses and MSN.
Specialized Knowledge:
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice
standards, procedures, policies and competence in mathematical
calculations associated with medication administration. Competent
to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.
Based on previous work experience, demonstrates proficiency in the
performance of nursing practice as shown through the implementation
of the nursing process.
Kind and Length of Experience:
Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the
facility and clinical area. Able to critically think and problem
solve in routine and emergency situations.
Prior experience as an RN, LPN, NA, Nurse Technician, and/or
Clerical Coordinator.
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