RN Med/Surg, Full Time, Nights

JOB STATEMENT:

The Registered Nurse provides leadership and co-ordination to the health care team to assure the provision of high quality, cost-effective service to patients, physicians, visitors and appropriate customer groups.  Serves as safe clinical practitioner using independent but collaborative judgment.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assessment:

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Continuously and systematically assesses the health care status of assigned patients on the unit in partnership with the patient and significant other.

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Data will focus on the patient as a whole including the physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural environment, educational, self care, and care coordination needs of the patient and the patient’s support system.

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Respects patient’s individual rights and dignity.

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Planning:

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Initiates and maintains an individualized plan of care for assigned patients based on analysis of assessment data, standards of nursing care and practice.

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Collaborates with patients, primary care providers, family, internal and community resources to ensure patient outcomes are met.  Participates in patient and family teaching.

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Implementation:

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Prioritizes, performs, and delegates direct and/or indirect patient interventions based upon the goals and outcomes in the plan of care.

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Delegates to available individual staff based on ability/competence and scope of practice.

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Uses critical thinking skills to recognize/respond to urgent or changing patient needs and initiates actions to correct, reduce, or prevent risk.

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Coordinates and promotes continuity of patient care through effective communication and documentation.

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Is aware and demonstrates how to appropriately care for patients/customers/clients of different ages.

 

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Evaluation:

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Evaluates present plan of care, and revises/updates Care Plan according to the patient’s progress toward expected outcomes.

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Professional and Institutional Responsibilities:

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Promotes own professional and educational development to improve skills and knowledge by participation in departmental meetings, inservice educational programs, community resources, and established hospital nursing committees.

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Performs nursing actions that demonstrate accountability.

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Financial/Fiscal:

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Participates in safe, cost-effective use of all hospital/patient supplies and equipment.

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Charges appropriately for patient services and supplies.

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Performance Improvement:

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The RN must be actively involved in the Performance Improvement program, both within the department and in interdepartmental teams as assigned.  In addition, the RN is to be aware of where improvements can be made, and be willing to provide that information to the Manager for future PI projects.

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Understands and actively supports the organizational departmental Performance Improvement Initiatives.

• Can verbalize employee’s overall responsibility and role in the St Anthony Hospital Performance Improvement Program.


• Can identify Plan, Do, Check, Act as St Anthony Hospital’s Guide for Performance Improvement.


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  Can submit evidence of participation in a Performance Improvement activity completed within the last 12 months.  (organizational, departmental, or individual)

 

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Service Delivery Standards:

 

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REVERENCE

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Pass a Smile!  (First Impressions)

Initiate greetings with a smile, eye contact, open body language, and a handshake or touch.

Use patient and co-worker's name in conversation.  Be genuine.

Listen attentively and confirm back to customer what you have heard.

Always say "hello" with a smile to patients, visitors, and co-workers in hallways and elevators.

Introduce yourself.

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Celebrate Differences!  (Diversity)

Treat all patients, visitors, and co-workers with respect as unique, valued individuals.

Provide the highest level of service to everyone, regardless of who they are.

Create a supportive environment and encourage people to freely express themselves.

Behave in a professional, collaborative, supportive manner, regardless of personal feelings.

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Look the Part! (Professional Image)

Make sure employee badge is visible and appropriately placed.

Stay well groomed.

Keep clothing neat, clean, and in accordance with department and hospital policy.

Ensure that personal conversations, demeanor, and all behaviors present an "on-stage" appearance.

Maintain an attitude of confidence and proficiency.

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INTEGRITY

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Make it Right! (Service Recovery)

Anticipate and correct problems before they become complaints.

Acknowledge mistakes when they occur, without placing blame.

Apologize for the mistake, even if you (the employee) are not at fault.

Make amends for mistakes by taking corrective action as a tangible indication of our sincere regret

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Let's Talk! (Communication)

Follow-through on all requests and promises in a timely manner.

Always say, "thank you" and "good-bye".

Whenever you see a person who needs help, ask them, "What can I do for you?"

Respond in a timely manner to all requests - conveying clear, concise, and accurate information.

Answer phones and call lights by fifth ring.  State name, department, and give appropriate greeting.  Always use a friendly tone.

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Lean on Me! (Teamwork)

Balance personal agenda with team and organizational goals.

Value all team members and their opinions by treating everyone equally and with respect.

Seek to resolve conflicts in a respectful way.  Do so directly with the individual(s) involved and promptly.

Arrive on time for report and listen quietly.

Fully share information that people need to do their job. 

Express ideas, opinions, and reactions constructively.

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COMPASSION

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Welcome to Our Home! (Safe/Healing/Calm Environment)

Maintain a safe, neat, clutter-free work environment.

Pick up litter and throw it away.

Pick up linen and put it away.

Eat and drink in designated areas.

Keep voice down in and around “on-stage” areas.

Recommend changes to policies, procedures, and environment to enhance everyone’s ability to provide optimum service to all patients, visitors, and employees.

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Keep in Touch! (Provide Information & Explanations)

Apologize for delays or inconveniences.

Communicate anticipated timeline for procedures and keep family updated.

Use easily understood and appropriate language when giving information to patients, visitors and co-workers.

Avoid technical or professional jargon and acronyms.

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Privacy Matters! (Privacy/confidentiality)

Always knock before entering.

Be sensitive to individual privacy needs.

Always speak kindly and positively about patients or co-workers.  Show in all ways that the patient is the first priority.

Maintain strict confidentiality at all times with patients, visitors, co-workers, physician information, and with proprietary organizational information.

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EXCELLENCE

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Thank Somebody! (Recognition/Appreciation)

Find ways to specifically recognize and appreciate a co-worker.

Catch people doing something special and let them know you appreciate it.

Commend a team member when they demonstrate one or more of our customer service standards and behaviors.

Openly praise and acknowledge the good work of co-workers by announcing specific professional and personal accomplishments.

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Show the Way! (Giving Directions)

Make it your job to know where services are at in the facility.

If someone appears to need directions, offer to help.

Offer to escort patients and visitors to their destination.

If unable to personally escort, take him/her to someone who can, or show him or her the way with a facility map.

Do chart reviews, stocking department, etc. with free time.

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Keep Growing! (Technical Competency)

Maintain a high level of competence; continue to grow in skill and encourage others to do the same.

Consistently demonstrate excellent technical knowledge on the job.

Encourage and contribute innovative ideas and ways of doing things that increase efficiencies.

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Age Specific Population Served:

                Check the Age Categories that the position commonly serves.

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x  Neonatal (0-28 days)             x  Infant (28 days – 1 yr.)          x  Pediatric (1 – 12 yrs.)

 

x  Adolescent (12 – 20 yrs.)       x  Adult (20 – 61 yrs.)               x  Geriatric (62 yrs. +)

 

Must be open to additional responsibilities as required by administration.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

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Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of major disease processes, pertinent medical findings, rationale and expected outcomes in the nursing field.  Applies the principles of the nursing process in the delivery of nursing care.  Collects objective and subjective data from observations, examinations, interviews and written records regarding the patient’s health status.  Evaluates and modifies nursing care plans and nursing interventions and accurately documents all client information using nursing diagnosis criteria.  Able to perform safe medication administration, isolation precautions, aseptic and sterile technique, IV insertion and other clinical skills frequently used. Able to utilize computer for e-mail and electronic order entry/medical record.

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INFORMATION SECURITY RESONSIBLITY:

Security Access: High “Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the St. Anthony Hospital Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”
 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand.  The employee regularly is required to walk, read, write, talk, and hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of radiation.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Nothing in this document is intended to exclude the opportunity for modifications or adjustment to the job or the manner of performing it consistent with the requirement to provide reasonable accommodation to the disabled.  With or without accommodation, the essential functions must be performed.  Employees unable to accomplish any functions may request reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

Certifications

Must possess a current Oregon Registered Nurse license.  Current CPR, ACLS certification.

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Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

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