Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union

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 in assigned departments. The RN collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, provides physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families, and supervises assigned team members and students.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation, evaluates, and adjusts plan utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Performs authorized nursing acts consistent with American Nursing Association Standards of Practice or nationally accepted standards.
• Provides care, counseling, health teaching, and promotion using 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 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, or House Nurse Coordinator.
• Participates in 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, active listening, and exhibits compassion and empathy.
• Practices handoff communication using 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 patient-related matters.
• Prepares and interprets client plans of care and performs systematic assessments/reassessments.
• Communicates pertinent client assessment findings to physicians.
• Initiates referrals to other healthcare organizations and community services based on identified client needs and physician orders.
• Travels to client residences in inclement weather and provides nursing care in varying environmental situations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Associate's Degree required.
• Registered Nurse licensure required.
• BLS certification upon hire required.
• De-escalation training within 6 months of hire required.
• Valid driver's license required.