WEEK DAY ONLY NIGHTS RNs and LPNs

SUMMARY The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct nursing care to the patients and to supervise the day to day nursing activities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act; current federal, state and local standards; guidelines and regulations that govern the hospital; and as may be required by the Nurse Manager and the Executive Director to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by the hospital. Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the patients' discharge plans as required. Admit and transfer patients as required. Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. Complete and file required documentation upon the patients' admissions, transfers, and/or discharges. Receive telephone orders from physicians and transcribe as required by hospital policy. Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the patients, as well as the patients' responses to the care. Perform routine and required documentation/charting duties in accordance with established policies and procedures. Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as required by hospital policy. Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established policies. Ensure that narcotics are handled in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as required by hospital policy and that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Meet with the nursing personnel on your shift on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and/or to improve services. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Consult with the patients' physicians in providing the patients' care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. as necessary. Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards. Ensure that personnel providing direct care to patients are providing such care in accordance with the patients' care plans. Ensure that established departmental policies and procedures are followed by self and assigned personnel. Ensure work area, unit, patient care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a confidential, safe and sanitary manner. Ensure self and assigned personnel follow established infection control procedures. Review care plans to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered. Ensure nursing documentation reflects that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment. QUALIFICATIONS Must hold a current and valid LPN or RN license in the state of Ohio. Completion of postsecondary education and be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as required. Must be able to work weekend and overtime as required. Must meet all local health regulations and pass postemployment exam, if required. Related experience at a level necessary to accomplish this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling. Willing to work beyond normal working hours and during disastrous circumstances, as needed. Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to relate positively and favorably to patients, families, and outside agencies and to work cooperatively with other associates. Ability to present to groups. Ability to remain calm under stress. Ability to communicate with local staff, remote staff, and outside agencies. Understand, comply with, and promote rules regarding patients' rights. Maintain an orderly, confidential, and safe work environment. Adhere to all Company and departmental policies and procedures. Practice universal precautions at all times. Perform other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr