A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
At Blue Mountain Hospital, we are committed to a culture of excellence, empowerment, accountability, and affirmative communication.
Value Statement:
Blue Mountain Hospital strives to exemplify values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Cultural Sensitivity, Compassion, Accountability, Stewardship and Collaboration.
Vision Statement:
Blue Mountain Hospital vision is to be the standard for rural hospitals.
Mission Statement:
Blue Mountain Hospital is committed to providing an atmosphere of excellence in healing, quality physician care and inspired employees.
Examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with other health care professionals. Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Master's degree in area of specialty, certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (CRNP/PA), and state authority for advanced practice. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Oversees and guides employees that are under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
Key Performance Indicators:
The Primary function is to conduct a clinic for cardiology, interventional, and pain clinics. Hospital rounds will be on an as needed basis during normal office hours. Initial clinical visits, pre care, and post care if an intervention is required. Obtains necessary medical history, discusses procedure and answers questions, and performs consents and or required information if required on the day of the procedure. Monitor and prescribe medications (Medical management of prescriptions) as necessary for patients. Provides education to patients and the patient's family regarding post procedure care of vascular access. Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient concerns and questions. Identifies and communicates patient related issues to facility management, as needed. Completes documentation of patient information from admission to discharge in an accurate manner. Confirm written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies. This includes appropriate preparation of lab requisitions; delivery to appropriate labs; reporting and forwarding of lab results to appropriate physicians. Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures, as needed. Performs point - of - care laboratory testing and in compliance with FVC, company, federal, state and local regulations. Performs IV insertion if necessary. Performs Venous Ablations if interested in developing a venous program. Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations. Maintains Halter Monitors, Pacemakers, Loop Recorders, etc.
PHYSICIANS
Provides regular and effective communication with physicians on an as needed basis. Attends and participates in Medical Board meetings as needed, assisting with meeting agenda and gathering of data/material. Attends and participates in meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics. May assist facility management in working with the physicians and staff to verify all necessary instruments and equipment. Assists the physician in completing and reporting state required adverse event reports and reporting internally as per Company policy and procedure.
MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL
Operates appropriate facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices, sterilizers and computers in a safe and efficient manner.
