Staff Nurse - 2 North Nights

Caring For the Community You Love Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus! Perks of working at Fisher-Titus: $10,000-$15,000 Sign-on Bonus offered based on experience Hours of Work-Med Surg 2 North - Full Time (7p-7a) 3 Shifts per week Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more! Shift, Weekend & PRN differential About Fisher-Titus: Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community General Summary: Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process in the principles of primary nursing in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures throughout nursing. Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills. Current state license. BLS Certification. ACLS preferred, or completed within 1st year of hire PALS preferred or completed within 1st year of hire Essential Functions: Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients. Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/support person in order to address all identified needs. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered. Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, collaborative, and courteous environment. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the units as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. This includes but not limited to the age of the served. Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens. Promotes effective working relations as part of a department/unit team interdepartmentally to facilitate the departments/units ability to meet its goals and objectives. Functions as a role model and provides support and development for current and new staff. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Directs other licensed and nonlicensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned. Working Conditions: Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs Sit – 1-2 hrs Bend – 1/3 or more of time Squat – 1/3 or more of time Climb – up to 1/3 of time Reach – 1/3 or more of time Lift – 1/3 or more of time Carry – 1/3 or more of time Push – 1/3 or more of time Pull – 1/3 or more of time Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation) Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation) Right Foot - Gross Motor Function Left Foot - Gross Motor Function Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time Body Fluid Exposure- Yes Standards of Employment: Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance. Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty. Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management. Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications. Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards. Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Core Requirements: Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus. Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior. Key Service Behavior: Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time Engages in active listening skills Utilizes the AIDET communication tool Uses key words at key times Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care Engages in practices that will continually improve processes #J-18808-Ljbffr Fisher-Titus Medical Center