Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse

Registered NurseThe Registered Nurse (RN) administers nursing care to patients and/or plans, directs and coordinates the nursing care of a group of patients utilizing the nursing process and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The RN delivers care that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Hancock Regional Hospital. Use Chain of command and delegation of care and responsibilities appropriately. The RN demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care. The RN works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork, the LOVE Promise and Patients First.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :· Shifts on this unit are 12 hours for this job description. Associate must be able to work 12 hour shifts to qualify for the position.· Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care.· Demonstrates leadership abilities, and problem solving skills.· Serves as a professional role model for others.· Demonstrates ability to teach/instruct patients, families and/or colleagues.· Demonstrates computer and keyboarding skills necessary to provide a complete and accurate electronic medical record.· Functions in a professional manner under stressful or emergency conditions.· Utilizes effective verbal, non-verbal and written forms of communication.· Works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork and Patients First.· Delivers care that is consistent with the mission and vision of Hancock Regional Hospital.EXPECTED BEHAVIORS :· Participates and supports quality improvement initiatives and level 3 metrics.· Participates in sustain excellent customer satisfaction ratings.· Participates in initiatives to grow volume and market share.· Participates in ways to meet MPU and financial metrics.· Initiates ways to capture revenue.· Completes tasks in a timely manner.· Provides the patient and family with a positive experience.· Utilizes the nursing process for decision making.· Will address concerns before they become harmful to the patient or associates -Demonstrates thorough, accurate and timely assessments.· Displays/exhibits self-directed growth by seeking educational opportunities to improve knowledge/skill.· Contributes to planning, implementing and supporting progressive change, making suggestions to solve patient care or unit problems.· Assists with orientation of new staff.· Attends in-service presentations as assigned and attends unit/departmental meetings 75 of the time or as assigned.· Demonstrates acceptable attendance and punctuality.· Participates in identifying or recommending areas for improvement.· Participates in quality improvement activities to improve patient care related to planned outcomes.· Completes assigned responsibilities in an efficient, timely manner.· Recognizes impact of actions on other departments and interacts in a manner conducive to teamwork and cost containment.· Collaborates with other members of the health team regarding patient care needs and responsibilities, and delegates, as appropriate.· Communicates pertinent patient information clearly, accurately, concisely and in a timely manner to other healthcare providers.· Directs concerns to appropriate persons within timeframes suitable to the situation.· Practice is consistent with safety principles, OSHA guidelines, and infection control guidelines.· Delivers patient care in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner respecting the patient's rights.· Conducts interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, other associates and the public in a manner consistent with the intent of the hospital's mission, vision and values.CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Registered Nurse (RN)ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: STABLE Certification preferred AWHONN Fetal Monitoring preferred.ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance. Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and any education required by Regulatory Accreditation Agencies, Scope of Practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital. - while available Step Two Breast Feeding Education and K2 Fetal Monitoring Education Software.PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS :· Assist ambulatory patients independently· Lift to 50 lbs. independently and for weights greater than 50 lbs. must use mechanical device or team lifting.· Push/Pull patients of up to 250 lbs. in a wheeled device and for weights greater than 250 lbs. must use team assistance.· Hearing requirements include but are not limited to hearing and responding quickly to sounds such as monitors, phones, equipment alarms or patients calling for assistance, ability to auscultate B/P and heart rate.· The ability to wear personal protective gear/equipment when applicable.· Sitting up to one hour of a shift for computer documentation, or written reports.· Standing up to 1/3 of a shift and walking more than 2/3 of shift.· Vision requirements include but are not limited to close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. This may include ability to read thermometers, electronic scales, etc.· Lift from floor to waist and shoulder equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. (examples: VAX, defibrillators, SCDs, CPMs)EQUIPMENT USED : Accucheck, Wheelchair, Portable VS monitor, Computer, Pyxis, IV pumps, Scales, Beds, Infant Security System, Vapotherm, Skytron Lighting, Radiant Warmers, NeoPuff, Phototherapy BiliChek Device, Hearing Screening Fetal Monitors, Doppler, Portable Ultrasound, Hemorrhage Cart and Anesthesia Cart.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : Able to process data and make decisions to support the mission and vision of Hancock Regional Hospital. Assist in identifying concerns and help to work on solutions to improve the quality of care for our patients and associates.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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