Staff Nurse - Med Surg

Job ID: Part Time (7p-7a) on Med Surg 3 South

About Fisher-Titus

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

• Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community
• Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

About the Role

Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process in the principles of primary nursing in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/support person in order to address all identified needs.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.
• Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, collaborative, and courteous environment.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the units as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed, including the age of those served.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Promotes effective working relations as part of a department/unit team interdepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Functions as a role model and provides support and development for current and new staff.
• Directs other licensed and nonlicensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
• Current state license.
• BLS Certification.
• ACLS preferred, or completed within 1st year of hire.
• PALS preferred or completed within 1st year of hire.

Working Conditions

• Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs
• Sit – 1-2 hrs
• Bend – 1/3 or more of time
• Squat – 1/3 or more of time
• Climb – up to 1/3 of time
• Reach – 1/3 or more of time
• Lift – 1/3 or more of time (up to 25 pounds)
• Carry – 1/3 or more of time
• Push – 1/3 or more of time
• Pull – 1/3 or more of time
• Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Right Foot - Gross Motor Function
• Left Foot - Gross Motor Function
• Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

Benefits

• $10,000-$15,000 Sign-on Bonus offered based on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
  • Medical & Dental coverage
  • 401K match
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
• Shift, Weekend & PRN differential

Core Requirements

• Supports the mission, vision, and CARES values of Fisher Titus.
• Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere that allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
  • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security; reports and/or corrects unsafe working conditions, equipment repair, and maintenance needs.
  • Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee, and operations data.
  • Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Standards of Employment

• Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
• Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment.
• Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.
• Participates in and completes required department-specific education and training programs and can describe responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.

Key Service Behaviors

• Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time
  • Engages in active listening skills
  • Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
  • Uses key words at key times
  • Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques
• Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time
  • Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
  • Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
  • Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
  • Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
  • Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care
• Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time
  • Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
  • Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something
• Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time
  • Commits to efficient, effective, and purposeful work and delivery of care
  • Engages in practices that will continually improve processes