Registered Nurse 1, Gen Med, Nights (9 South)-28525

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN).

Abilities:

• Walk throughout the Medical Center and stand/walk most of the designated shift.
• Lift/carry objects up to 40lbs.
• Support and position patients, some of whom may exceed 300lbs.
• Check documents for errors.
• Use a keyboard to enter/retrieve data.
• Closely examine specimens/images/reports.

Responsibilities

Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations.

Uses evidence based guidelines (P&P, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently.

Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.

Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.

Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures.

Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team.

Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect.

Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.

Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.

Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff.

Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.

Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed.

Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.

Affirms patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk and seeks guidance when needed.

Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and families.

Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance.

Supports unit goals and change initiatives.

Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.

Other duties as assigned.