RN Central Based PRN (3670)

Job Summary Provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit/area utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Works flexible work schedules within service line in accordance with Float Pool staffing guidelines. Key Job Responsibilities Provides nursing care according to medical regime and nursing interventions appropriate for the patient’s conditions, following established standards, policies and procedures, including care of medicine and surgery patients. Initiates assessment based on the patient’s presenting problems or needs, the physician’s medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework upon admission and patient assignment. Collects key information from patient, family, laboratory and other medical reports; documents assessment and nursing diagnoses. Determines nursing diagnoses and priorities for care with special consideration given to patient teaching, discharge planning, and developmental needs. Performs clinical rounds and completes ongoing assessments according to nursing division policy, re-prioritizes care based on new information, updates nursing diagnoses, and involves family and other significant individuals in assessment activities. Assesses plans and implements care of assigned patients; performs therapeutic nursing interventions as ordered by the physician, consistent with primary and population-specific standards of care and practice, with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, and patient safety practices. Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes; maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Determines the impact of nursing interventions on the patient’s condition and recognizes progress toward desired outcomes. Documents care based on standards of care and practice, including assessment and ongoing assessment findings, updated clinical priorities for documentation, and therapeutic nursing interventions with special attention to patient education and discharge planning. Prepares equipment and supplies and assists physician during treatments, procedures and examinations; performs specialized duties applicable to assigned unit. Responds and/or participates with medical emergencies; initiates and/or assists with CPR, BLS and ACLS as required. Provides teaching to patient and family in the care of disease/condition; develops and implements patient teaching outlines. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data. Considers needs of patients, family and staff in all aspects of care, admissions, discharge and transfer, referrals, exams, rehab, requisitions for supplies, and medical record acquisition, in a customer-responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with Premier Behavior Standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Provides instruction, assigns and supervises LPN and other support personnel to complete the initial and ongoing assessments of patients and to provide clinical assistance as needed; assists in orientation and supervision of new staff members and students. Transports monitored patients, specimens, equipment and supplies to and from various areas. Collaborates with forensic team and security to provide a safe environment for patients in custody. Completes required continuous training and education; maintains required licensures and certifications required within assigned units/areas. Works flexible work schedule within assigned service line in accordance with float pool staffing guidelines. Physical Demands Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, speaking, hearing, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination, and other typical activities required to perform job functions. Qualifications Graduate of an approved nursing school/program. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, preschooler, school‑age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. Work Experience Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse. #J-18808-Ljbffr