Staff Nurse - Canton, OH, United States - Alliance Community Hospital

Description

NURSING SUMMARY/ PURPOSE OF POSITION The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents.# The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient#s/resident#s needs.# #

The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing. Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association. Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements. Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES # EXPECTATIONS # colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.# RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.

Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice. Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones. Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students. Integrates research findings into practice. Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.
SKILLS Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required. Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills. # Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care. Demonstrates effective communication. Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.# Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.

Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs. Cross-training depending upon department needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to#race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, identity, family status, gender, disability, or veteran status.

# Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum #
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PURPOSE:
# To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS # # Never Occasional 10-33% Frequent 34-65% Continuous 66% of the day Remarks Lifting # # #x # # 0-10 lbs # #x # # # 10-20 lbs # #x # # # 20-35 lbs # #x # # # 35-50 lbs # #x # # # 50-75 lbs # #x # # # lbs # #x # # # over 100 lbs # # #x # # Forward Reaching # # #x # # Overhead Reaching # # x# # # Standing # # # #x # Walking # # # #x # Sitting # # #x # # Climbing # #x # # # Stairs/Ladder # #x # # # Bending Stooping # # #x # # Pushing Pulling # # #x # # 0-10 lbs # #x # # # 10-20 lbs # #x # # # 20-35 lbs # #x # # # 35-50 lbs # #x # # # lbs # #x # # # over 100 lbs # # #x # # Grasping/repetitive sustained # # #x # # Fine motor coordination # #x # # #

Vision:
Near/Far
# # #x # #

Hearing:
ordinary

converstation/other # # #x # # # HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY # I # Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum Qualifications Graduate of an approved school of nursing.

Maintains current licensure requirements of the state of Ohio and functions within the scope of practice set forth in the Nurse Practice Act.

Critical Care experience preferred.

BLS Obtain ACLS within 1 year of hire Responsibilities # Expectations The ADHVH Float RN is designed to float between designated units of the Heart and Vascular Hospital.

All nurses attend Critical Care Classes sponsored by the Education and Development Department and complete a unit-specific orientation program when oriented to both the ICU and SD level of care.

The bedside nurse is expected to assess and treat hemodynamic, invasive and non-invasive monitoring.

The Float RN is designed to care for the adult surgical cardiothoracic, vascular and post-procedure Structural Heart patient as well as provides thoracic and vascular post anesthesia recovery care within the Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CVSICU) The Float RN is designed to provide assessment, care, and treatment to both stable and the acutely ill medical cardiac patient within the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) All nurses complete annual hospital and unit-specific competency.

Device-specific classes will also be completed on-site.

Skills Engaged/highly motivated and positive Patient advocate Commitment to lifelong learning Flexible Autonomous Think Critically Working Conditions Work eight hours a day.

This unit requires has 24/7 coverage. Shifts are variable to volume of department. Rotation as needed. Work weekends and holidays as assigned. Every other weekend and holidays, in a group rotation. Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain#adequate floor coverage. Cross-training to all areas in the department is required. Staff may be assigned to different departments within ADHVH.

NURSING SUMMARY/ PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient's/resident's needs.

The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS - colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

SKILLS

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Cross-training depending upon department needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, identity, family status, gender, disability, or veteran status.

Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PURPOSE:
To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Never

Occasional

10-33%

Frequent

34-65%

Continuous

66% of the day

Remarks

Lifting

x

0-10 lbs

x

10-20 lbs

x

20-35 lbs

x

35-50 lbs

x

50-75 lbs

x

75-100 lbs

x

over 100 lbs

x

Forward

Reaching

x

Overhead

Reaching

x

Standing

x

Walking

x

Sitting

x

Climbing

x

Stairs/Ladder

x

Bending

Stooping

x

Pushing

Pulling

x

0-10 lbs

x

10-20 lbs

x

20-35 lbs

x

35-50 lbs

x

50-100 lbs

x

over 100 lbs

x

Grasping/repetitive

sustained

x

Fine motor

coordination

x


Vision:
Near/Far

x


Hearing:
ordinary

converstation/other

x

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY - I

Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.

Maintains current licensure requirements of the state of Ohio and functions within the scope of practice set forth in the Nurse Practice Act.

• Critical Care experience preferred.
• BLS
• Obtain ACLS within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities & Expectations

• The ADHVH Float RN is designed to float between designated units of the Heart and Vascular Hospital.

• All nurses attend Critical Care Classes sponsored by the Education and Development Department and complete a unit-specific orientation program when oriented to both the ICU and SD level of care.

• The bedside nurse is expected to assess and treat hemodynamic, invasive and non-invasive monitoring.
• The Float RN is designed to care for the adult surgical cardiothoracic, vascular and post-procedure Structural Heart patient as well as provides thoracic and vascular post anesthesia recovery care within the Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CVSICU)
• The Float RN is designed to provide assessment, care, and treatment to both stable and the acutely ill medical cardiac patient within the Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
• All nurses complete annual hospital and unit-specific competency.
• Device-specific classes will also be completed on-site.

Skills

• Engaged/highly motivated and positive
• Patient advocate
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Flexible
• Autonomous
• Think Critically

Working Conditions

• Work eight hours a day. This unit requires has 24/7 coverage.
• Shifts are variable to volume of department. Rotation as needed.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned. Every other weekend and holidays, in a group rotation.
• Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate floor coverage.
• Cross-training to all areas in the department is required.
• Staff may be assigned to different departments within ADHVH.