Registered Nurse RN) Acute Care, Operating Room, PRN, Days

Job Summary

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, SC DPH, CMS).

About the Role

The acute inpatient setting may require staff to be scheduled for a weekend, holiday, and on-call work.

Essential Functions

• Collects data and completes nursing assessment utilizing appropriate area and/or age specific standards/policies and tools.
• Completes appropriate forms.
• Affirms nursing priorities with healthcare team members and documents appropriately.
• Develops an individual plan of care based on the age and assessed needs of the patient.
• Validates the plan with the patient and/or family.
• Demonstrates respect for the patient's/family cultural, spiritual, and belief system in planning for care.
• Includes planning for discharge to assure continuity of care and a smooth transition post discharge from one level of care to another including appropriate referrals.
• Provides direct care to assigned patients consistent with the established nursing plan.
• Performs specific tasks based on organizational, departmental and/or unit policies and procedures within the RN scope of practice.
• Delegates nursing tasks as appropriate to members of the healthcare team, developing written assignments (if appropriate) and ensures completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintains a safe environment to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols and adherence to patient care standards.
• Utilizes appropriate technology in daily practice.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols and adherence to patient care standards.
• Utilizes performance indicators to collect data, monitor quality and effectiveness while providing nursing care.
• Completes assigned hospital/unit performance improvement monitoring (audits).
• Evaluates opportunities for quality improvement; based upon evaluation, incorporates performance improvement recommendations into the plan of care as appropriate.
• Identifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology that the patient/family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, implementing and evaluating teaching plan (encourages patient/family involvement/participation).
• Communicates the patient/family's need for education/teaching to others in the healthcare continuum.
• Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standard guidelines, state statutes, policies, procedures, rules/regulations and current specific knowledge.
• Takes personal accountability for maintaining competency through education and professional activities.
• Maintains professional licensure and completes required mandatory education in a timely manner.
• Reflects on identified areas of strength that offer opportunity for improvement.
• Serves as the patient's advocate and coordinator of care, working collaboratively with providers and other members of the healthcare team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Serves as a resource to other nurses and healthcare team members.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Assists with the orientation and development of new nurses.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Participates in staff meetings and other departmental meetings as required.
• Assists with the development and implementation of educational programs for staff.
• Assists with the development and implementation of patient care protocols.
• Assists with the development and implementation of patient safety programs.
• Assists with the development and implementation of infection control programs.
• Assists with the development and implementation of medication administration programs.
• Assists with the development and implementation of patient education programs.
• Assists with the development and implementation of patient discharge planning programs.
• Assists with the development and implementation of patient care coordination programs.
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