The RN will assist additional nursing and medical staff by performing routine duties in caring for patient needs. These may include, but are not limited to:
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Assess or assure that assessments of patients biophysical, environmental, psychosocial, selfcare, educational and dischargeplanning factors are completed
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Ensure identified needs are communication to patient and/or patient advocate, and any other healthteam members
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Implement the plan of care via direct care and/or delegation to others in accordance with established standards of care/practice
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Reassess and evaluate patient’s needs and responses to care and modify plan of care as needed or directed by physician/hospitalist
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Maintain clinical nursing skills and knowledge base
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Function as patient advocate by coordinating or assuring coordination of patient care activities and monitoring patient responses
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Make patient rounds with physicians/hospitalists to communicate patient needs, physicians’/hospitalists’ instructions
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Treat patients with dignity and respect, ensuring their needs for privacy and confidentiality are met
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Respect the confidentiality of patient communications and patient records, using discretion when discussing patient information
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Communicate clearly and courteously to patients, their families and/or visitors
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Adhere to infection control policies and procedures, promoting and following universal, as well as CLH departmental precautions relative to blood, body fluids, isolation, etc.
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Ensure that the safety of patients, i.e. determine equipment used in care is functioning properly prior to use; follow recommended guidelines for use of all patient care equipment; follow CLH organizational and departmental policies and procedures regarding use of safety devices, such as side rails and restraints and complied.
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Process physician/hospitalist orders in a timely manner, clarifying orders as necessary and communicating adverse changes in condition promptly with specific pertinent data and documents
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Demonstrate responsibility for making clinical decisions, expressing clear appropriate communication (verbal, nonverbal and written)
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Safeguard against misuse of equipment and supplies; have supplies for next shift
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Participate in the orientation of new personnel
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Assist in the development of knowledge and skills for other staff members
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Perform other duties not specifically mentioned, as deemed necessary by the Director of Patient Care Services, CNO, physicians, hospitalists, patient needs within the scope of education, licensure and experience.
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All other duties as assigned
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Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
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Current Florida RN licensure, in good standing
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Current BLS, PALS and ACLS (American Heart Association)
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Good communication and listening skills
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Demonstrate competencies in appropriate areas
All CLH colleagues are required to pass a Level 2 AHCA Background Screening. For more information, please go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace under Florida Statute 440.102.
Located in Blountstown, Florida, CLH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that includes a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital; Calhoun-Liberty Primary Care (RHC) and Calhoun County EMS (911 on-the scene care, emergency transportation an extended transportation needs). Complementing our dedicated emergency department, in-patient, outpatient, primary care, and transitional rehabilitation services, CLH also offers, a Full-service Laboratory; Radiology - Imaging (x-ray, CT, Ultrasound); Respiratory, including pulmonary rehab therapy; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, as well as IV Infusion Therapy. The Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. (CLHA) contracts with Alliant Management Services for administrative operations and has a formal partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) to enhance service capabilities and resources available to CLH. CLH is currently constructing a new $40 million state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot facility set to open Summer 2025.
