Registered Nurse

Registered NurseUnder general supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions within the organization, in accordance with established philosophy.Job RequirementsGraduate of an accredited program in nursing.Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) preferred.Active State of Ohio Registered Nurse Nursing License.CPR - approved by the American Heart Association.ACLS - approved by the American Heart Association (must obtain within 6 months of hire)Basic computer skills.Organizational ExpectationsProvides a positive and professional representation of the organization.Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and DNV standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.Standards of BehaviorAdheres to the standards of behavior (ownership, integrity, professionalism, teammate, service excellence, and communication).Five Fundamentals of ServiceAdheres to the five fundamentals of service (acknowledgement, introduction, duration, explanation, and thank you) to promote quality customer service.Service RecoveryDemonstrates a commitment to the service recovery CARE approach (Connect, Apologize, Repair, and Exceed).Essential FunctionsProvides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.Initiates and implements patient education and care plan.Ability to assess, critically think, rapidly recognize and respond to clinical changes.Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel.Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.Participates in planning changes and improvements.Participates in hospital safety and security programs.Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.Keeps the Nursing Supervisor informed of patients, needs, and problems on the nursing unit.Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.Evaluates the performance of personnel with recommendations for appropriate action.Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.Displays concern and initiative. Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improving work. Develops innovative approaches and ideas. Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.Observes and supports hospital policy.Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Hocking Valley Community Hospital procedures.Conserves organizational resources.Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.Sets up and monitors medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators alarms, oxygen delivery, transducers, and pressure lines.Monitors patients for changes in condition such as sepsis or shock, and institute appropriate interventions.Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.CommunicationAbility to read and interpret documents. Ability to write clearly/informatively. Speaks clearly. Active listener. Communicates effectively with physicians, employees, patients, family, and the public. Reports changes in patient condition to the nursing supervisor and/or physician.TeamworkBalances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.QualityLooks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Participates in department quality improvement activities.EthicsTreats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity. Upholds organizational values.Leadership CapabilitiesSupports standards of nursing care through adherence to existing policies and procedures.Supervises care given by nonprofessional personnel, providing instruction as needed.Regularly attends unit staff meetings.Functional DemandsWorking Conditions and Physical EnvironmentWorks in a patient care setting where there is potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials; and electrical, fire, chemical, physical contact and equipment hazards.Fast-paced setting with rapid patient turnover.High patient traffic.Close-quartered and shared work space.Sufficient mobility to negotiate physical plant.Strength and endurance sufficient enough to perform physically for long periods of time without sitting (four to eight hours). May include: walking; lifting 25 – 50lbs with or without assistance; bending; twisting; standing; sitting; reaching; stair-climbing and descending.Physical dexterity and psychomotor skills to respond adequately and appropriately to routine and emergency patient care needs in an ambulatory setting.Visual and auditory capabilities sufficient to read information and respond to patient care needs.Ability to work in a computerized environment that includes prolonged sitting and use of keyboard, mouse, and monitor.Cognitive ability to accurately observe, analyze, and interpret general and technical data both verbal and written to accurately communicate this information.