REGISTERED NURSE, RN - 2W - SURGICAL / THORACIC

REGISTERED NURSE, RN - 2W - SURGICAL / THORACIC

Job Category: NURSING Requisition Number: REGIS019634 Locations: Latrobe, PA, USA Apply now Job Summary: The RN assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for a designated group of patients. The RN coordinates, directs and actively participates as an effective member of the interdisciplinary health care team, contributing to the efficient operation of the unit and promoting positive patient outcomes. Essential Job Functions Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards, making or recommending necessary adjustments, and following system/hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs using Nurse Knowledge Exchange techniques. Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential. Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients, and other persons in a position to understand care requirements. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Promote patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching patient/family to understand condition, medications, and self‑care skills, and answering questions. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel. Resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies. Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team continuous quality improvement and problem‑solving methods. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements by following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintain nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies, and using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. The Registered Nurse provides direct oversight of the GN, LPN, Technical Partner, ALS Technician, Nurse Extern and Unit Clerks. This oversight includes the Registered Nurse conducting the initial comprehensive assessment and interpreting the assessment to initiate the interprofessional plan of care. This oversight includes supervision of the delegation of duties that are within the scope and capability of the care team supervised. Other related duties as assigned. Specialty Job Functions Demonstrates ability to interpret and treat arrhythmias. Reviews rhythm strips. Demonstrates appropriate treatment of arrhythmia. Utilizes appropriate protocols for administration of drugs for treatment of arrhythmias. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program. Strong leadership ability, independent thinking and decision‑making ability; analytical problem‑solving skills, sound judgment; excellent oral and written communication skills, must be able to function in a team environment. May require a Nursing refresher course if the employee has not worked in an acute care setting for the most recent three consecutive years of professional employment. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. One‑year Med/Surg, PCU or critical care experience. License, Certification & Clearances Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program. Act 33 with renewal. Act 34 with renewal. Act 73 FBI Clearance. Current ACLS or completion within one year of hire/transfer date into department. NIH Stroke Scale – current or within 6 months of hire/transfer into Department. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on‑call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between system locations. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. They prohibit discrimination of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Independence Health and its affiliated companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Disclaimer This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Independence Health System