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. 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; utilizes 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 activities relating to nursing care.
• 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 timely.
• 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; exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude.
• Practices Hands-Off communication utilizing SBAR; performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR (unless contradicted).
• Functions as a positive influence and role model; adheres to professional code of conduct.
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients.
• Prepares and interprets client plans of care and systematic assessments/reassessments.
• Performs nursing treatments, procedures, and total client care in accordance with established agency and nursing care standards.
• Communicates pertinent client assessments/reassessments findings to physicians.
• Initiates referrals to other healthcare organizations and community services based on identified client needs and physician orders.
• Able to travel to client residences in inclement weather and provide nursing care in varying environmental situations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BLS certification upon hire required.
• De-escalation training within 6 months of hire required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.