RN Med Surg Unit 1 (Acute Care)

Description

EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT

EASTLAND, TX 76448

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Acute Care Registered Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Acute Care 

REPORTS TO: Patient Care Manager- (who reports to the Chief Nursing Officer, who reports to the Administrator).

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

REVISED: 5/1/01; 5/14/2019;5/29/20

REVIEWED: 3/1/09; 5/14/2019; 5/29/20

OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS CLASS: I

JOB SUMMARY: Performs the primary duties of a professional nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care in the Acute Care. Maintains safety standards for personnel and equipment. Promotes team efforts with physicians and personnel of other departments.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. 
2. Personal      Job-Related Skills: Demonstrated      ability in nursing practice. Requires effective oral and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.
3. Licensure,      Registry or Certification: Current      RN licensure by the State of Texas. 
4. BCLS      and ACLS, and PALS within 6 months is required.
5. Experience:

1. Prior Work Experience: One-year hospital experience preferred.

2.  Basic EKG Interpretation Course and IV Therapy course preferred.

1. Physical      and Mental Requirements: 

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.

Physical: 

· Extended periods of standing and walking.

·  Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and pulling when providing patient care. 

· Lifting and/or moving more than 50 pounds may be needed when working with patient s and equipment.

·  Occasional heavy lifting may be needed when moving or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless. 

· Visual acuity including close, distance, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

· The ability to hear and respond appropriately to alarms on equipment, patient call systems and instructions from physicians, staff patients and visitors.

· Effective communication skills to convey clear concise instructions to staff, visitors and patient.

Mental challenges include but are not limited to:

· Exposure to all patient elements including stressful emergency situations. 

· Moderate to loud noise levels. 

· Overcome your own beliefs to support the patient belief system. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties assigned to this job classification. Changes and/or additions may be added as needed.

1. Plans, assesses, and implements      an individualized plan of care for assigned acute care patients.

· Provide general and emergent nursing care to the patients in accordance with standards of practice for medical/surgical nursing. 

· Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff and ancillary departments regarding the treatment and care of all patients   

· Ensures that all patients have a nursing care plan that identifies the patient’s assessed present and potential problems.   

· Collaborate and assists other staff members providing care as needed while maintaining a safe environment.  

· Document care provided and responses to interventions in accordance with hospital policies. 

· Administer prescribed medications and treatments timely and in Accordance with accepted standards of practice. 

· Identifies and Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Initiatives   

· Directs and guides LVN’s and other personnel to assist with the care of patients within their scope of practice.  

· Facilitates admissions and transfers both intra-hospital and with outlying facilities

·  Float to other nursing departments as needed to assist during increased census or emergency situations 

· Provides care appropriate for patients of all ages based on the principles of growth and development over the life span.    

· Participate as needed in the orientation and training of other

staff/students    

1. Maintains safety      standards when utilizing supplies and equipment on the 

medical-surgical unit.

· Adhere to departmental policies for notification of missing or needed supplies.

·  Remove all malfunctioning equipment from the patient care area, notify the charge nurse of specific details 

· Collaborate with housekeeping to identify and mitigate environmental safety hazards.   

· Maintain competency utilizing emergency equipment safely   

1. Facilitates favorable      relationships between the medical-surgical unit. Medical

Staff, and other hospital departments and seeks input regarding nursing care.

· Demonstrate behaviors that promote positive and effective relationships

with patients, families and members of the healthcare team.  

· Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to resolve problems. 

· Utilize behavioral standards to maintain open communication with patient, families and the healthcare team.  

· Incorporate the Patient ‘s rights into everyday clinical practice.  

1. Assists with the Nursing      Departmental functions  

· Utilizes best practices in promoting infection control and safety guidelines. 

· Demonstrates HIPPA compliance by maintaining confidentiality of patient/hospital related information at all times.      

1. Follows State and Federal      Guidelines for Safety and Quality.

· Complete annual OSHA required education.  

· Attends annual health and safety education as scheduled.

· Demonstrate knowledge of location and correct use of fire extinguishers.    

OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:

· Maintains required education requirements and current licensure status. 

· Reports to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability 

and punctuality.  

· Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.  

· Meets dress code standards, appearance is clean and neat, and wears

identification when on duty. 

I have reviewed and understand the duties and responsibilities listed in this 

Acute care RN job description. 

Name ____________________________  Date _______________ 

Requirements

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. 
2. Personal      Job-Related Skills: Demonstrated      ability in nursing practice. Requires effective oral and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.
3. Licensure,      Registry or Certification: Current      RN licensure by the State of Texas. 
4. BCLS      and ACLS, and PALS within 6 months is required.
5. Experience:

1. Prior Work Experience: One-year hospital experience preferred.2.  Basic EKG Interpretation Course and IV Therapy course preferred.