Registered Nurse Tier 1

About the Role

The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement, and nursing skills based on the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervise assigned team members and students.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluates and adjusts plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Performs nursing acts authorized or limited by the board, consistent with American Nursing Association Standards of Practice or nationally accepted standards.
• Provides care, counsel, health teaching, and promotion, utilizing Teach Back methodology to confirm comprehension.
• Administers medication, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
• Supervises, delegates, and follows through with other personnel in the performance of nursing care activities.
• Mentors and precepts students and orients new staff as assigned.
• Reports pertinent information up the chain of command to Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator.
• Participates on various teams, committees, or performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers, and self.
• Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care, defining patient needs.
• Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient-related concerns in a timely manner.
• Documents pertinent findings in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Assists patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of personnel.
• Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibiting compassion and empathy.
• Practices Handoff communication utilizing SBAR and performs Bedside Shift reporting (unless contradicted).
• Functions as a positive influence and role model, adhering to professional code of conduct.
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred; Associate's Degree Required.
• Mastery of problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Mastery of collaboration and teamwork.
• Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills.
• Mastery of execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to function in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients.
• Mastery knowledge of phases of care transitions and resources available for patients.
• Mastery of digital literacy skills.
• Registered Nurse license required.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire.
• Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG certification required for Med/Surg telemetry unit only.