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    Registered Nurse - Hammond, United States - United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital

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    Full time
    Description

    JOB TITLE:
    Registered Nurse (RN)


    REPORTS TO:
    Director of Nursing/Nurse Manager


    FLSA STATUS:
    Non-Exempt


    JOB OVERVIEW:
    Provides direct and indirect care in the inpatient setting. Communicates
    with physicians, DON, Therapy Dept., and co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's
    clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond
    quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to
    perform general nursing duties with adequate supervision.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
    a. Knowledgeable of medications and their correct administration based on age
    of the patient and their clinical condition.
    b. Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication
    errors.
    c. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the
    standard of care for patient's age.
    d. Able to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments
    as per policy. This includes adult, geriatric and the general patient
    population.
    e. Able to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment
    and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
    f. Consults with therapy staff daily to provide for an interdisciplinary
    approach to the patient's needs and documents patient's status to include
    rehabilitation therapy progress.
    g. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs
    services requiring technical and manual skills.
    h. Able to adequately assist and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain
    management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain
    management.
    i. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient
    safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
    j. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and
    evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as
    appropriate.
    k. Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of
    licensure.
    l. Communicates appropriately and clearly to DON, coworkers, physicians and
    the Therapy Department staff.
    m. Integrates the nursing plan of care with the Therapy Department treatment
    plan to attain the patient's optimal level of functioning.
    n. Participates in patient care conferences.
    o. Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including
    adult, geriatric and general population.
    p. Obtain intravenous access as needed and administer intravenous medications
    according to scope of practice.
    q. Perform veinapuncture according to order to assist physicians with care and
    diagnosis.
    r. Perform skin/wound assessment every shift. Provides wound care as ordered
    by physician or other licensed provider.
    s. Demonstrates and ability to be effective, flexible, well organized and function
    well under stressful situations, to provide proper patient care.
    t. UMRH Performance Evaluation
    u. Job Title- Registered Nurse
    v.

    Demonstrates competency in the following areas:
    Duties and Responsibilities.
    w. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient
    confidentiality.
    x. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the
    formation of the plan of care.
    y. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with
    other departments
    z. Maintains stock supply levels on unit. Notifies charge nurse or DON when
    supplies are low
    aa


    Ensures QC is completed:
    Check and record refrigerator temperature
    checks, CBG checks and eye wash station.
    bb.
    Orders medication from the pharmacy ensuring that OTC medications are
    not ordered and an adequate amount of PRN medications are available.
    cc. Verifies all pharmacy deliveries. Refuses delivery of medication for
    discharged patients or discontinued medication.
    dd.
    Documentation meets current standards and policies.
    ee. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family;
    communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in
    hospital and post discharge needs.
    ff. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
    gg. Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
    hh.
    Skills Checklists/Competencies submitted timely.
    ii. Follows United Medical Hospitals' Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct
    as evidenced through practice, performance, and attendance of annual
    review programs/in-services.
    jj. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of
    the organization.


    Knowledge, Skills/Abilities and Education/Experience:

    • Current Louisiana Registered Nurse Licensure.
    • Current BLS certification

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