Staff Nurse, Med-Surg, Nights, 7p-7a

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 throughout nursing.

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.
• Respects and regards 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 his/her 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.
• This includes but not limited to the age of the 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 departments/units ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Functions as a role model and provides support and development for current and new staff.
• Assumes All Other Duties And Responsibilities As Necessary.
• Directs other licensed and nonlicensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.

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.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time
• Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

Skills

• Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.
• Knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which 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, report and/or correct 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

Pay

$10,000-$15,000 Sign-on Bonus offered based on experience

Schedule

Full Time (7p-7a)