Acute RN

Job Title: Acute RN

Department: Med/Surg

Supervisor: CNO

Level: (Exempt or Non-exempt)

Job Summary: Nurses care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patients and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. Med-Surge Nurses provide care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures; they also attend to those who are being treated with pharmaceuticals to manage illness. Due to the broad range of medical conditions. Med/Surge Nurses will encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent to (REQUIRED).

Experience: Preferred 2 + years in a patient care setting

Other Qualifications Required:

·     Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written forms using the English language.

·     Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, patients, physicians, peers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

·     Ability to work independently.

·     Communications skills, read, write and understand the English language.

·     Possess the ability to make decisions independently when such action is warranted.

·     Ability to communicate on a personal level with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·     Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

·     Perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.

·     Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.

·     Ability to revise standard of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.

·     Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.

·     Assess and reassess pain management techniques utilized. Educate the patient and family regarding pain management.

·     Demonstrate ability to perform treatments and provide services to level licensure.

·     Communicate appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers, and physicians.

·     Consult other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.

·     Provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and general population.

·     Demonstrate an ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills.

·     Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized, and function in stressful situations.

·     Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity

·     Ensure patient confidentiality.

·     Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Function as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

·     Interact professionally with patient/family and involve patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

·     Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

·     Ensure that documentation meets current standards and policies.

·     Identify and address psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicate with social service/discharge planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.

·     Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.

·     Coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary.

·     Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and working conditions for the personnel that are classified.