Graduate Nurse - ICU (Nights)

The Nursing Tech/Graduate RN performs basic nursing care and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. EducationAssociate Degree or 2 years of college courseworkExperienceNo prior work experience requiredLicenses & Certifications

• Healthcare Provider (CPR)Qualifications
• Master, Bachelor, or Associate of Science in Nursing or graduate of approved diploma program.
• Will verify degree within 6 weeks of conferment.
• Required to pass boards within 6 months of receiving MSN, BSN, ASN or diploma.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Area of Responsibilities

TEAM MEMBER

Acts as a resource to new employees and other personnel. Assists other staff members in providing care. Demonstrates the ability to work safely and responsibly under supervision. Timely attendance at unit staff meeting and mandatory in-services. Shows consideration for Team by reporting on time for shift and taking only allotted time for breaks. Assists in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment•

CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

Demonstrates knowledge of physiologic norms and developmental level and signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Able to assess, interpret data, communicate, adapt techniques and treatments, educate and involve patients/families in

CARE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

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• COMMUNICATION AND CARING

  Communicates with RNs, LPNs and other members of health care team respectfully. Demonstrates caring behavior to patients, family, physicians, visitors and other hospital personnel. Documents care in Meditech in compliance with hospital policy and procedures and regulatory agency requirements.

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PATIENT CARE

Performs basic patient care attending to physical and emotional needs of the patient in a family oriented environment. Sets priorities and utilizes time appropriately. Requests assistance from experienced nurses and other health team members as appropriate. Recognizes changes in patent's condition and reports to RN. Requests assistance as necessary. Understands and operates basic equipment used routinely on the unit.•

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Demonstrates knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Evaluates self and meets pre-established professional goals. Participates in required annual hospital wide and continuing education Completes performance assessment and competency evaluation sheetCompliance StatementEmployee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.

EducationAssociate Degree or 2 years of college courseworkExperienceNo prior work experience requiredLicenses & Certifications

• Healthcare Provider (CPR) or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Supervision

• Performs no direct supervision but may be expected to instruct new employees and other nursing assistants and correct work routines according to hospital policy and procedure. Qualifications
• Master, Bachelor, or Associate of Science in Nursing or graduate of approved diploma program.
• Will verify degree within 6 weeks of conferment. 
• Required to pass boards within 6 months of receiving MSN, BSN, ASN or diploma.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.

Definitions

• The Nursing Tech/Graduate RN performs basic nursing care and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Contact With OthersRegular contacts with other people in or out of department, but of very routine nature, requiring courtesy and tact.

Effect Of ErrorProbable error usually detected in succeeding operations and generally confined to a single department or phase of organization activities. Practically all work is subject to verification or check. Occasional work with some confidential data where the effect of any disclosure would be negligible or where the full import is not apparent in the routines performed.

Supervisory ResponsibilityExercises no supervision, work direction, or instruction of other employees or studentsMental DemandsSimple repetitive duties using several well defined procedures under close supervision. Work calls for some variation, but within specific instructions and detailed checks of supervisor.

Physical EffortConsiderable physical effort

• Lifts, carries, or handles medium weight equipment, materials, or supplies most of day.

Occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.). Works in reaching or strained positions frequently.

Working ConditionsConsiderable

• (About 75% of the day) Involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.

Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations

• Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles)Physical AspectsContinually (at least once per day)
• VisualFrequently (at least 3 times a week)
• Bending
• Typing
• Manual Dexterity
• picking, pinching With fingers etc.
• Feeling (Touch)
• determining temperature, texture, by touching
• Hearing
• Reaching
• below shoulder
• Color Vision
• Speaking
• Standing
• Walking
• Running
• In response To an emergency
• Lifting up To 25 lbs.
• Lifting 25 To 60 lbs.
• Handling
• seizing, holding, grasping
• Carrying
• N95 Respirator usage (PPE)
• Hazmat suit usage (PPE)
• Pushing/Pulling
• up To 25 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling
• 25 To 60 lbs.

Occasionally (at least once a month)

• Reaching
• above shoulder
• Balancing
• Crawling
• Lifting over 60 lbs.
• Climbing
• Kneeling
• Squatting
• Smelling
• Pushing/Pulling
• over 60 lbs.