- Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for administering and recording medication.
- Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects.
- Observe five R's for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right method, right dose, and right time.
- Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.
- Reports change in patient status immediately.
- Reports the progress of the patient's/significant other's response to teaching plan to treatment team.
- Implements changes in plan of care.
- Patient is oriented to unit and vital signs recorded upon admission.
- Each identified problem is addressed using BIRP format every twelve hours and PRN (if applicable).
- Medication administration record must include full signature and title of nurse administering med, time given, reason for omission, and site for infection (if applicable).
- Documents narcotic use according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Attends continuing education programs.
- Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by departments.
- Maintains CPR certifications.
- Attends all required safety education programs.
- Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions when asked by supervisor.
- Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
- Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards.
- Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
- If manager/leader, provides for the safety of department employees.
- Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
- Attends annual education programs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of MRI patient care observation and management.
- Has knowledge of procedures for PCA pain management.
- Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner, as observed by the divisional director and peers.
- Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner, as measured by management observation and peer input.
- Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
- Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command.
- Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow employees.
- Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times.
- Presents neat appearance in proper attire and displays identification as required by hospital policy.
- Displays a positive attitude that contributes to the overall customer service program at the hospital.
- Supports the hospital's mission, policies, and procedures.
- Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by divisional director.
- Reports to work on time and is at work as scheduled, as observed by the divisional director or staffing coordinator.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensed by the state of Kentucky or compact state.
- BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.
- Handle with Care experience preferred.
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Description
Job DescriptionUnder the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health Nursing, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
Required Education:
