Registered Nurse RN

Staff RN PositionThe Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.Core CompetenciesAdheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient HandlingDepartment Specific CompetenciesRecognizes and manages vasovagal response to treatmentAssesses and differentiates types of chest and abdominal pain with appropriate interventionEnsures diet is appropriate and restrictions (food and fluid) are followedProvides activity/rest as appropriate to patient condition, disease processEnsures a safe environment for staff and patientsDischarge planning= early assessment of need for home durable equipment, follow-up with home health or possible rehab or ECFKeeps patients clean and turned appropriatelyEnsures durable equipment is provided to the patient to promote independent functioningManages hematomas in A-line puncture sitesCorrelates disease process to drug therapies to manage patients with hyper/hypotension, fluid overload, pump failure, dysrhythmiasInterprets EKG tracings as they relate to drug therapies and disease process and intervenesMaintains IV access on all patientsReinforces follow up care with physicians ie, blood drug levels, M.D. appointmentsImplements protocols requiring higher level expertise: eg, ACLS code managementWorks with MD to provide for Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy, Dietary and/or Respiratory Therapy when neededProvides assistance with complex discharge planning in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a safe, realistic and timely discharge planEducationDegree - ProgramCollege Diploma - NursingExperienceNumber of Years Experience - Type of Experience1License / Certification RequirementsRegistered Nurse LicenseBLS/ACLS CertificationCompensation Range$54.72 - $80.45 / Hour