Seeking a Registered Nurse for Full Time Night Shift, 1900 - 0730. Will work 72 hours bi-weekly (three 12hr shifts week). Holiday rotation, weekend & on-call requirements.
Requirements
- Assesses the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning of patients according to nursing standards.
- Uses knowledge and experience in identifying patient needs and prioritizing treatment.
- Provides initial assessment and reassessments according to current organizational and department standards for Assessment of Patients and Nursing Assessment and documents according to policy.
- Actively participates in development of standards of care according to departmental, organizational, professional or regulatory standards.
- Demonstrates flexibility in giving and receiving patient assignments on the department and hospital-wide based on skill mix of the staff available and patient care demands.
- Evaluates new and existing equipment, policies, procedures and programs.
- Anticipates patient’s response to interventions and collaborates with patient/family and health care team to revise treatment plan accordingly.
- Identifies variances from expected outcomes and makes appropriate recommendations.
- Provides patient/family education
- Assesses patient/family for: Current knowledge of health status, condition or disease process; barriers to learning; readiness, willingness and ability to learn
- Cultural, religious, financial and patient preference implications related to learning.
- Identifies learning needs and establishes goals using standardized or individualized teaching plans.
- Implements the plan through direct, interactive teaching with additional use of teaching aids and materials as appropriate.
- Evaluates effectiveness of teaching.
- Communicates patient/family progress toward learning goals and need for follow-up to other nurses and health care disciplines.
- Integrates discharge planning and referral into the teaching process.
- Documents teaching per policy.
- Independently offers support to less experienced staff to aid in patient/family teaching.
- Demonstrates professional expectations as evidenced by: Incorporates suggestions for self-development and/or performance into daily practice.
- Meets all requirements of clinical ladder level.
- Actively engages in department efforts to promote retention of staff and provide for a high level of employee morale.
- Utilizes supplies, equipment, and technology to ensure quality of patient care.
- Floats to other nursing units in the hospital as requested
- Demonstrates leadership/accountability qualities.
- Consistently utilizes communication style that sets department tone for positive professional behavior.
- Promotes meaningful focused communication between all members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
- Encourages professional interactions between ancillary healthcare givers, including physicians.
- Demonstrates effective delegation skills as they pertain to nursing staff in the delivery of safe nursing care and communication to peers.
- Demonstrates effective precepting and mentoring skills for RN’s and ancillary staff.
- Adheres to program policies and participates in effective department orientation.
- Demonstrates accountability for the following which includes but is not limited to: Reviewing Quality Assurance report/data for accuracy and completeness according to departmental standards.
- Contributing to the evaluation/auditing process for CNA’s, Technicians, and peers, etc.
- Must complete all Hospital wide and Department specific competencies.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-Term Income Replacement
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off program
- 403B retirement plan
- Free financial planning sessions
- Educational assistance program
- Employee Assistance Program
