Registered Nurse H&V

Job Description

The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age specific. The RN adheres to American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Process

Assessment - Demonstrates the nursing skills to complete a holistic assessment of the patient's physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and education needs utilizing The Christ Hospital Professional Practice Model.

• Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patient's presenting needs and actual or potential nursing diagnosis.
• Recognizes and appropriately reports to the physician and charge RN pertinent abnormal data and changes in the patient's condition.
• Utilizes appropriate handoff methods to collaborate with other healthcare team members to communicate pertinent data regarding patient's physiological and psychological data.
• Assesses patient, family, and environment for safety risks, proactively seeks out and performs safety initiatives.

Diagnosis and Planning - Utilizes collected data to establish and prioritize a list of actual, and potential, individualized patient problems and needs.

Implementation - The method of providing evidence based, quality care is based on assessed needs and standards of care while adhering to hospital policy and procedures to achieve set goals.

Evaluation - Continuously evaluates nursing practice related to the plan of care in relation to the standards of care established through evidence-based literature and standards established by professional organization that have been built into order sets in the electronic medical record, the individual plan of care, and patient outcomes and goals.

Maintains continuity of care by continuous evaluation during "handoff" report, rounding, and upon transfers to other specialty units and post care facilities.

Documentation

Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented in the patient's electronic medical record reflecting the plan of care as implemented by the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team.

Documents information in a timely manner, according to hospital policy, to include the plan of care, accurate updates, teaching and the patients' and family response to care.

Leadership and Professional Development

Demonstrates leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, delegate, and mentor peers and other members of the healthcare team while effectively managing the care of patients and family members.

Assumes responsibility and accountability for professional growth and development. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Participation in the professional advancement program

Certification specific to work area of professional practice when eligible.

Participation in community service activities.

Employee Responsibilities

Complies with organization and department policies and required training.

Completes all educational requirements to maintain competency related to specific population of patient and / or regulatory agencies (Healthstream education 100% on-time completion and attendance for annual education day).

Submits required tests and paperwork in a timely manner without management interventions.

Attendance

Follows the time and attendance policy; reports to work on time, maintains a good attendance record, has badge and uses it to clock in and out, makes requests for tie off as far in advance as possible, etc.

Qualifications

Education :

A MSN or DNP are not required but supersede the requirement for the BSN.

Years of Experience :

Required Skills and Knowledge :

Licenses and Certifications :