Per Diem Inpatient Staff Nurse - Philadelphia, United States - Wills Eye Hospital

Wills Eye Hospital
Wills Eye Hospital
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Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Primary Function:


  • The primary function of the Inpatient Staff Nurse is that of professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability through the nursing process, for the patient and family/significant other(s) in collaboration with other health care providers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Possesses knowledge of and the ability to perform duties in accordance with established standards for all Nursing practices as set forth in the Hospital policies
  • Keeps proficient and is knowledgeable of patient's needs, techniques, and requirements at all times
  • Cares for specimens and cultures in accordance with Hospital policies and best practices
  • Demonstrates competency in IV insertion and discontinuation of it, as suitable to the needs of the patient
  • Administers drugs and manages drugrelated problems that occur
  • Demonstrates arrhythmia recognition and treatment
  • Successfully completes BLS and ACLS courses and maintains certification every two years
  • Successfully completes ServSafe Food Handler course and maintains certification every three years
  • Participates in emergency drills, as appropriate to assigned clinical area
  • Delivers exceptional patient care in line with established organizational goals and objectives
  • Participates in revision and implementation of nursing policies/procedures in an effort to provide ongoing advancements in patient care practices
  • Makes independent clinical decisions regarding patient's need for nursing care and communicates it to appropriate personnel
  • Participates in quality assurance/improvement strategies in respective clinical areas by assisting in the planning and implementation of innovative approaches to patient care
  • Integrates costeffective measures into all nursing care practices
  • Regularly attends staff meetings, inservices, and all other professional development/continuing educational trainings
  • Manages monitoring and respiratory equipment, fluid lines, tubes, drains and catheters, as appropriate to patient care needs
  • Satisfactory completes basic assignments within given time frame and with mínimal supervision
  • Consistently exhibits accurate and timely documentation
  • Provides care as outlined by the physician orders, nursing judgment, and patient status assessment, including accurate and prompt reporting of significant changes to supervisor and physician/surgeon
  • Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit and give information to patient and/or significant other that are necessary to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
  • Communicates postoperative care instructions thoroughly to patient/significant other(s) before discharge and during postop call.
  • Interact effectively with other health care team members to keep them informed of changes in the condition of the patient.
  • Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peers, managers and other members of the health care team.
  • Avoids repeating rumors or soliciting unfounded statements, keeps personal biases to oneself, maintain positive image.
  • Receives constructive feedback in a positive selfdevelopmental manner.
  • Functions as an effective team member.
  • Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and accountability when changes are made in job description and responsibility, including performing all qualified duties throughout other areas of the hospital.
  • Strives to maintain the confidentiality of all patients and their families/significant other(s).
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