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Job Description
Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions within the organization, in accordance with established philosophy.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
Provides 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit. Ability to assess, critically think, rapidly recognize and respond to clinical changes. 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 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 within the department. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel. 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. Assist with or perform procedures (dressing changes, subcutaneous or intra-muscular injections). Provides patient education. Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Requirements:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Graduate 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. Basic computer skills. Previous ER experience Minimum of 1 year of RN Experience
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Working Conditions and Physical Environment Works 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.
