RN Med Surg/Inpatient - Bethany, United States - Harrison County Community Hospital District

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Supervisor: Director of Nursing Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, active Registered Nurse license. Current BLS Certification; current ACLS Certification and PALS Certification or obtain within 6 months.

Positional Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the planning, delivery, and management of direct patient care, utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

Job Descriptions/Essential Functions

• • Provides skilled, evidence-based nursing care under the direction of a physician and/or mid-level
  • Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs by identifying problems and/or needs for improvement; communicate information to the department director, physician or charge nurse as appropriate
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards
  • Obtain and document allergies, medications, procedures, immunizations, past medical history, family history, social history, chief complaint and vital signs
  • Post-tests and exam results in the patient's chart
  • Provide education to patients about his/her conditions or medications
  • Documents patient care observations and activities according to professional standards and procedures
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills (verbal, written, and computerized) with the health care team through documenting, reporting & interacting
  • Demonstrates professionalism by: articulating and demonstrating professional behavior, accepting responsibility/accountability for actions, adhering to departmental/ hospital policies and procedures, and applying and maintaining nursing practice
  • Maintains a clean, well-stocked patient care area, observing asepsis techniques and all other federal mandates
  • Uses universal precautions when tasks being performed present the possibility of exposure to blood or body fluids; this includes using appropriate personal protective equipment and work policies
  • Participates in and fosters an approach to continuously improving quality that includes both intra-departmental and inter-departmental activities
  • Ability to make decisions and initiate action under stressful or critical situations
  • Follows all Harrison County Community Hospital District and departmental policies and procedures
  • All other duties as assigned

Harrison County Community Hospital District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.