Registered Nurse- Acute Care 6PM-6AM

Description

Registered Nurse - Acute Care

GENERAL SUMMARY

Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Assess and documents the patient’s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Develop and implements a plan of patient care reflecting significant nursing diagnosis and interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes,
• involving the patient/family and healthcare team in this process.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge. Revise as needed, and make referrals when indicated.
• Utilize manual and automated information systems to improve efficiency and effect productivity.
• Demonstrate a current working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation and medications.
• Adhere to the standards, policies, procedures and goals of the hospital.
• Act as a liaison in coordinating patient care activities with family care giver, nurses, physicians and allied health professionals.
• Communicate patient’s plan of care and significant changes to all members of the interdisciplinary team and to the patient, family and
• significant others.
• Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Provide education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient, family, staff members and students.
• Demonstrate cost effectiveness by using supplies judiciously, anticipating needs for special supplies and equipment, and making
• recommendations for change.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially
• infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the unit.
• Special skills required of the Registered Nurse include the ability to communicate effectively with patients, family, and healthcare personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Must possess a Registered Nursing Degree.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky.
• Certified in CPR.
• Keep abreast of changing standards regarding medication, medical technology, nursing procedures, and theory.