Registered Nurse- Internal Contract

Rivers Health is seeking a RN Internal Contract. Provides patient care on the nursing process and interdisciplinary collaboration. The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time. Responsibilities Performs initial assessment of patient. Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis based on the assessment, considering emotional, spiritual and physical health. Assumes responsibility and accountability for overall quality of patient care. Ensures patient care is given according to the proficiency level of personnel while retaining accountability for duties delegated. Respects patient privacy rights and values of individual patients and provides care accordingly. Provides guidance to all personnel in their respective duties. Ensures cleaning, stocking, and quality control duties are accomplished. Ensures equipment needed to provide quality care is available, labels malfunctioning equipment appropriately and sends it to Biomed. Performs ongoing nursing assessments; utilizes assessment data to plan, revise, and update patient plan of care. Participates in ongoing evaluation of employees. Keeps Unit Coordinator/Supervisor, Patient Care Supervisors and/or Risk Manager apprised of special concerns regarding quality, cost-effective care, and risk management issues. Completes all annual competencies. Performs other duties that may be assigned. Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook. Performs nursing care in a safe and timely manner according to hospital policies, procedures, and philosophy. Accurate documentation of care. Provides patient education and discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines. Assists with orientation of new employees. Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available. Assumes responsibility for safe-guarding medications and narcotics. Safely administers medications with appropriate monitoring. Must be able to cross-train to other units. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Participates in unit meetings. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr