Registered Nurse

RN Nursing

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides evaluation of assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Provides assistance to nursing peers as requested. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the nursing field.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate of a nursing program is required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Experience:

Prior emergency or critical care nursing experience is preferred.

Licenses/Certificates:

Current Mississippi RN licensure is required. BLS is required upon hire; ACLS, PALS and CPI certifications are required within 6 months of hire/transfer into the position. TNCC is required within one 1year of hire/transfer into the position.

Working Conditions:

Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne/airborne disease; contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances; exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, chemicals and illness); subject to varying and unpredictable situations; able to handle emergency, crisis or pressured situations; subject to multiple interruptions; occasionally subject to extended or irregular hours; requires judgment/actions that impact patient outcomes.

VISUAL AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. May be in contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances. Able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally subject to irregular hours. May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.

General Duties

• Demonstrates responsible decision making in planning, providing, and delegating of patient care based on assessment/continuous reassessment. Demonstrates appropriate reporting of changes in clinical condition to appropriate provider and/or staff.
• Establishes and maintains two-way communication with peers, staff, physicians and administration.
• Communication and follow through on issues or concerns and communicates information using appropriate chain of command.
• Documents patient chart accurately, legibly and timely according to facility and regulatory standards.
• Participates in continuing education relating to emergency services, in-service education, and department/facility meetings; maintains current knowledge of EMTALA laws.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Efforts to ensure program effectiveness.
• Adapts and supports change in a positive and professional manner. Cooperates with peers and supports group decisions.
• Maintains validated competency skills as required for the Emergency Services Department.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills according to the appropriate population group.
• Participates in the orientation, instruction, training and mentoring of new and existing staff.
• Transcribes, reviews, documents and carries out all orders and patient/family education in a timely manner. Accurate & timely medication administration and documentation; knowledge of Pharmacy processes as they apply to nursing functions.
• Timely reporting and documentation of unexpected or adverse events; participation as appropriate in incident reporting and/or investigation.
• Anticipates and prepares for physician rounding/procedures; assists physician as requested.

Standards for Customer Service

• Treats customers as the most important part of job.
• Listens to customer.
• akes actions to appropriately and successfully addresses customer issues.
• Demonstrates respect for diverse cultures of all patients, families and co-workers.
• Honors the CHS Customer Service Standards and the Employee Commitment Contract.
• Communicates with customers using AIDET with every encounter.
• Understands department-specific HCAHPS results.
• (Nursing/Support Services) Conducts clinical hourly rounding.
• (Nursing/Support Services) Communicates with patients and family by updating Patient Communication Boards (white boards) and bedside shift report.

Standards for Safety

• Follows safety guidelines in safety manual.
• Knows RACE procedures, location of closest fire extinguisher.
• Speaks up for safety and reports potential safety issues to leader.
• Attends all required safety education programs.
• Provides complete and accurate response to safety questions.
• Participates in unit or departmental Safety Huddle to maintain situational awareness of at-risk patients or procedures, safety critical situations or conditions, and any deficiencies that will impact safe, quality care.
• Incorporates “SAFE” error prevention behaviors and tools into daily practice.

Standards of Employment

• Attire is professional, neat, clean and appropriate for work preformed and wears proper identification while on duty.
• Maintains confidentiality of hospital and patient information at all times.
• Employee has completed the required Annual Mandatory Education within the past twelve (12) months.
• Consistently follows attendance policy.

Standards of Quality Improvement/Innovation

• Identifies and challenges work processes.
• Works toward continuous improvement based on customer needs.
• Contributes new ideas, makes helpful suggestions for change.
• Works effectively as a part of the team, participates and supports group efforts.

Department/Job Specific Competencies

• Handwashing / Infection Control
• Security Awareness
• Privacy Awareness