REGISTERED NURSE - ADULT PSYCH, FT (7P-7A)

Job Title

Job Specifications: Must possess the ability to perform the following:

• Communicate effectively (verbally, in writing and electronically) with THA staff, patients, Medical Staff and the general public
• Must be able to assess, distinguish, report and act upon the social development and environmental needs of assigned patients admitted to the Medical Surgical Unit. Must possess the knowledge to provide age specific healthcare to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Collaborates, cooperates and coordinates with other members of the healthcare team to provide care in compliance with established standards.
• Provides pertinent, concise documentation of the condition of each patient and response to treatment.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and present a positive outlook at all times.
• Contributes to the mission of the organization in providing convenient, cost-effective, quality care to the patients in our service area. Also contributes to the financial goals of the organization.
• Participate in the staff pertinent continuing education according to the hospital requirement by providing meetings/in services on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with an unencumbered license in the state of Alabama.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to communicate effectively and tactfully with staff, patients and the general public.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to handle and manipulate supplies and equipment.
• Must be in good health and possess physical and emotional stamina to work rapidly and efficiently, also utilizes proper body mechanics and personal safety precautions.
• Must be physically fit including having sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain current Alabama nursing license/certificates to reflect current and professional knowledge of the nursing process and nursing functions.
• Report any suspected violations or known violations of Corporate Compliance policies.
• Collaborate with team members as needed to assure quality patient care.
• Maintain a customer service focus within the patient care units.
• Must function independently and have personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with personnel and agencies.
• Possesses the age specific knowledge to assess, distinguish, report, and act upon the physical, social, developmental, and environmental needs of all patients.
• Devises and implements the plan of care for any age patient.
• Observes and promptly records the response to care provided to all patients, also refusal of medications on MARs and in nurses notes on an age specific basis and notifies physician/pharmacist as appropriate.
• Performs and completes assignments in a timely manner, provides follow-through on assignments with consistent quality of work, doing routine duties with minimal supervision for any age patient.
• Gives a detailed and appropriate age specific report on each assigned patient to the oncoming shift.
• Accurately administers and oversees administration of all types of ordered medications in a timely manner within the limits of the State Nursing Act and hospital policies and procedures, with attention to detail, patient safety, and comfort for all patients.
• Assures that IV lines are labeled with change date sticker; that IV's are set up for administration, and that aseptic technique is observed for patients of all ages.
• Delegates authority, responsibilities, and operational management for patient care on an assigned shift.
• Strives to provide a role model for all employees and commands respect by exhibiting exemplary behavior in all areas; strives to control negative behavior in self and others, directing others and self-positive, problem-solving techniques to achieve positive outcomes.
• Consistently presents a well-groomed, professional appearance, observing hospital dress code.
• Reports all problems/ pertinent information to Nurse Manager in a timely manner.
• Clocks in and reports to work area no later than ten minutes before the hour and adheres to hospital policy regarding meal breaks and time off the unit, assuring one Registered Nurse is on the floor at all times.
• Ensures restrained patients are assessed and released according to hospital policy, and restraint flow sheet is completed for all ages of patients.
• Adheres to hospital policy regarding meal breaks and time off the unit, assuring one charge nurse is on the floor at all times.
• Makes sound nursing judgments based on observation and factual information, seeking guidance and direction as necessary for performance of age specific duties, recognizing priorities in patient care for patients of all ages in accordance with Alabama Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Cooperates in maintaining a clean, hazard-free environmental for patients of all ages and the nursing staff.
• Checks all new orders via the physician order sheet, including types of medications, rates of flow, and knows safety precautions for patients of all ages.
• Responds to patient requests in a friendly, cooperative manner, demonstrating sensitivity to the patient's needs on an age specific basis.
• Utilizes the nursing process to give patient care in which sufficient time has been given to preparation to ensure safe practices under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities and activities as may become necessary or as directed by the Division Director of PCS to accomplish the mission of the THA.
• Respond to codes/disaster calls.