Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions within the organization, in accordance with established philosophy.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
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Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
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Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
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Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
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Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
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Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
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Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
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Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
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Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
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Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
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Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and DNV standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
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Ability to assess, critically think, rapidly recognize and respond to clinical changes.
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Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
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Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.
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Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel.
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Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
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Administers medications skillfully and correctly.
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Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
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Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
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Participates in planning changes and improvements.
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Participates in hospital safety and security programs.
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Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
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Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
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Keeps the Nursing Supervisor informed of patients, needs, and problems within the department.
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Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
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Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
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Displays concern and initiative. Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improving work. Develops innovative approaches and ideas. Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
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Observes and supports hospital policy.
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Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
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Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
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Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Hocking Valley Community Hospital procedures.
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Conserves organizational resources.
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Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
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Assist with or perform procedures (dressing changes, subcutaneous or intra-muscular injections).
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Provides patient education.
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Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Requirements:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.
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Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) preferred.
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Active State of Ohio Registered Nurse Nursing License.
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CPR - approved by the American Heart Association.
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Basic computer skills.
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Previous ER experience
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Minimum of 1 year of RN Experience
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Working Conditions and Physical Environment
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Works in a patient care setting where there is potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials; and electrical, fire, chemical, physical contact and equipment hazards.
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Fast-paced setting with rapid patient turnover.
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High patient traffic.
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Close-quartered and shared work space.
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Sufficient mobility to negotiate physical plant.
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Strength and endurance sufficient enough to perform physically for long periods of time without sitting (four to eight hours). May include: walking; lifting 25 – 50lbs with or without assistance; bending; twisting; standing; sitting; reaching; stair-climbing and descending.
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Physical dexterity and psychomotor skills to respond adequately and appropriately to routine and emergency patient care needs in an ambulatory setting.
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Visual and auditory capabilities sufficient to read information and respond to patient care needs.
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Ability to work in a computerized environment that includes prolonged sitting and use of keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
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Cognitive ability to accurately observe, analyze, and interpret general and technical data both verbal and written to accurately communicate this information.
