What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED NURSE - MED SURG - FT WEEKEND OPTION DAYS position at ANDERSON HOSPITAL?
Job Details
Description
Job Summary: Provides safe and effective delivery of patient care, utilizing a systems theory approach, through assessment, goal setting, and outcome evaluation. Practices within the parameters of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act and Anderson Hospital policies and procedures. Practices autonomously and in accordance with professional nursing standards, providing care to primarily adult and geriatric populations. Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation.
Service and Quality Standards:
Service
Is Customer focused
Anticipates customer needs
Adheres to customer service standards
Is Competent, caring and compassionate
Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect
Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior
to customers and coworkers
People
Is conversation conscious
Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information
Is positive in interactions with others
Is courteous and respectful
Promotes a harassment free environment
Inspires the trust of others
Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Excellence Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.
Quality
Is excellent in patient care and service
Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation
Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback
Is safety conscious
Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives
Is involved with improvement efforts
Supports performance improvement
Seeks ways to improve systems and services
Shows commitment to improvement efforts
Meets mandatory educational requirements
Growth
Is a loyal ambassador
Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision
Is active and involved
Supports hospital initiatives
Champions innovation and supports change
Is a positive role model
Fosters team cooperation
Finance
Is a good steward of hospital resources
Develops/uses efficient work methods
Is cost effective
Conserves organizational resources
Job Responsibilities:
- Effectively utilizes nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes.
- Engages in activities to expand and / or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence based practices.
- Provides leadership and autonomy in the professional practice setting and the profession.
- Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.
- Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult and geriatric populations as indicated.
- Assess patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation. Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers and outcomes.
- Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.
- Responds to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team Calls and delegates appropriately
- Is flexible with scheduling, assignments, and job duties as necessary
- Monitors Telemetry
Qualifications
Education Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Certification/Licensure: Illinois licensed or eligible
BLS certification required
Experience Requirements: One year medical-surgical experience preferred.
Working Conditions: Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, care Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
Physical Activity:
NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%
Lift/Carry X
Push/Pull X
Reach Overhead X
Climb X
Squat/Bend/Kneel X
Sit X
Stand X
Walk/Move About X
The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.
