Registered Nurse

Overview The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the respective departments in which assigned. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families, and supervise assigned team members and students. Special Instructions On-call responsibilities. Responsibilities Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluates and adjusts plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills Performs other nursing acts which are authorized or limited by the board and which are consistent either with American Nursing Association Standards of Practice or with Standards of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses. Provides care, counsel, health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension Administers medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP Supervises, delegates and follows through with other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care. Mentors and precepts students and orients new staff as assigned Reports up the chain of command—Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator—pertinent information Participates in various teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers and self Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care (able to define patient needs) Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient-related concerns timely Timely documents pertinent findings in the medical record Assists patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member Assumes responsibility for personnel professional development Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR (unless contradicted) Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients Refers to Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description Performs other job duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Preferred Associate's Degree Required Mastery of problem solving and decision making skills. Mastery of collaboration and teamwork. Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills. Mastery of execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills. Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Ability to function in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients. Mastery knowledge of phases of care transitions and resources available for patients. Mastery of digital literacy skills. Registered Nurse. Required BLS upon hire Required De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG (Med/Surg telemetry unit ONLY) Required #J-18808-Ljbffr Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)