RN- Med Surg Peds

Patient Care and Assessment

Coverage of initial and ongoing assessments of patients' physical, psychosocial, environmental, and self-care needs, incorporating data from the patient, family, and healthcare team.

Development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized patient care plans based on assessments, medical diagnoses, and multidisciplinary plan of care.

Direct nursing care, including administering medications, performing treatments, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living.

Assessment of learning needs and education of patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans, post-discharge care, medication management, and preventative health maintenance.

Establishment of goals and strategies for meeting discharge needs of the patient and family, coordination with other healthcare providers.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaboration with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and revise comprehensive patient care plans.

Effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members, ensuring clear understanding of patient status, concerns, and treatment plans.

Completion of organized and concise shift reports to ensure seamless continuity of care.

Documentation and Quality Improvement

Maintenance of accurate and timely patient records, documentation of all aspects of the nursing process, and compliance with health care regulations and standards.

Involvement in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhancements of clinical protocols and patient outcomes.

Professional Development and Leadership

Continuous enhancement of nursing knowledge and skills through ongoing education and professional development activities.

Mentorship and supervision of new staff and students, and oversight of care provided by other nursing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Attend, participate, and complete all required in-services, mandatory meetings, and education.
• Maintain licensure/certification requirements for the position.
• Maintain all employee health requirements as required by OSHA, State, and Boone County Hospital policies.
• Accept and perform Charge Nurse responsibilities, following orientation to the role and completion of the skills checklist, as delegated by the unit director or designee.
• Accept other duties as assigned to promote the accomplishment of organizational goals.
• Demonstrate and maintain skill proficiency, including improvement or updates to skills where deemed necessary.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Charge nurse experience, plus minimum of 2 years Med/Surg experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated leadership, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Works well within a team.

Additional Certification

• Preferred additional certification for chosen area(s) of nursing practice (i.e., CEN, CCRN).

Knowledge of Professional Nursing Principles and Practice

• Knowledge of professional nursing principles and practice.
• Knowledge of nursing ethics.

Physical Activity Requirements

• Clean, well-lit, heated, and air-conditioned area.
• Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, and infectious diseases, blood, and body fluids, and occasional exposure to radiation.
• Work schedule is 12-hour shifts, 7 am to 7:30 pm and 7 pm to 7:30 am.
• Full-time is 60-72 hours every two weeks.
• Overtime dependent upon needs of department.
• Holiday and weekend work is required.
• Vision must be correctable to view computer screens and read printed information.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts and other conversations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working Conditions

• Clean, well-lit, heated, and air-conditioned area.
• Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells, and infectious diseases, blood, and body fluids, and occasionally to radiation.
• Work schedule is 12-hour shifts, 7 am to 7:30 pm and 7 pm to 7:30 am.
• Full-time is 60-72 hours every two weeks.
• Overtime dependent upon needs of department.
• Holiday and weekend work is required.
• Vision must be correctable to view computer screens and read printed information.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts and other conversations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.