Registered Nurse (RN) - Shift Care

Description

Develops and Implements Nursing Plan of Care:

• Correlates findings of physical assessment with other pertinent date from the medical record.
• Develops problem statements which are relevant and specific.
• Defines measurable and realistic patient outcomes which are based on problem statements.
• Ordering nursing interventions which are pertinent to patient problem/needs.
• Ensures patients and/or significant other's understanding and acceptance of nursing plan.
• Evaluates patient's progression toward expected outcomes.
• Analyzes specific changes in patient condition, implements interventions and document response.
• Ensures teaching/learning needs of patients and significant others are identified, documented, implemented, and response evaluated.
• Identifies, implements and documents discharge needs in timely manner.
• Provides consultation, guidance and direction to QBHPs in their assigned programs.
• Organizes and oversees the coordination of nursing activities to ensure effective and efficient workflow.
• Ensures initial admission history and physical assessment is completed within established timeframe.
• Ensures on-going assessments based on patient's condition are documented every shift on all patients.

Performs Nursing Procedures or Treatments According to Departmental Standard:

• Administers medication as needed and chart.
• Ensures compliance with Universal Precautions, Infection Control and Safety Policy and Procedures.
• Initiates and follows departmental protocols in emergency situations.

Contributes To Efficient Operation of Nursing Department:

• Provides shift report and communicates information regarding patient condition to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Discusses intra-unit problems with person(s) involved and refers to supervisor if assistance is needed.
• Develops and maintains positive relationship with patients, families and visitors, e.g. courteous, respectful, friendly, helpful, supportive.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and other agency staff.
• Performs housekeeping tasks to maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Participates In Development/Educational Activities

Conducts Face to Face Assessments

Requirements

This position is deemed safety-sensitive

Valid RN licensure in Arkansas

6a-6p

6p-6a