NURSING - REGISTERED NURSE

Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - PRN        

Reports To: Director of Nursing 

Department: Nursing 

FLSA Status: Hourly 

SUMMARY

A professional registered nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process. The registered nurse directs and guides patient and family teaching activities as well as the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The current opening is for a PRN NIGHT shift employee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement physicians’ orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
• Assess and evaluate patients' needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
• Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing
• Maintaining accurate, complete care records and reports.
• Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
• Recording patient vital signs and medical information. Maintaining accurate, complete care records and reports.
• Adhere to all Chambers Health appearance standards and maintains a professional dress at all times while working.
• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers. Is responsive to patient needs.
• Uses AIDET model when interacting with patients, client, and guests.
• Demonstrates efficient and safe use of equipment and cleaning solutions utilizing appropriate PPE. 
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to hospital and departmental annual training commitments.
• Participates in self-development by attending mandatory in-services and educational programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department.
• Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment. Complies with all CMS regulations and other local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintains compliance with Chambers Health standards of operation. Always adheres to Chambers Health Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance, with all local, state and federal regulations and codes.
• Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.

OTHER DUTIES

• Follow narcotic policies and consistently demonstrate the “seven rights” of medication administration.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to solve interpersonal situations.
• Requires taking on call and working extra shifts during high volume/census, low staffing, or emergent periods.
• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described in the following tables are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to life and death situations as well as other unique situations that pertain to patient care and nursing practices. Employee will be exposed to stressful situations, which require critical thinking and immediate resolution to multiple patient care issues.

USE OF EQUIPMENT: Fill in equipment typically used to perform the job, i.e. personal computer, telephone, stethoscope, etc.

• Stethoscope 
• Telephone   
• Blood Pressure Cuffs
• Thermometer 
• Pulse Oximeter 
• Glucometer
• IV Pump 
• Computer 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. A current active Texas RN license without restrictions is required.
• TNCC required within twelve months of date of employment.
• ACLS, PALS or ENPC required within six months of date of employment.
• Experience working as an RN in a healthcare facility preferred.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Place an ‘X’ next to the statement that best describes the usual lifting activity.

• SEDENTARY Lifting up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and or carrying small items (files, manuals, binders)
• LIGHT Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 pounds
• MEDIUM Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• HEAVY Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds

  X VERY HEAVY Lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or more

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Place an “X” in the column that best describes the physical activities which are required for the position.

DEFINITIONS:

Not Required May be a routine part of the job, but the essential functions can be performed without this activity.

Occasional Activity is needed to perform the essential functions of the job at random intervals.

Frequent Activity is usual and customary part of the essential functions of the job.

Constant Activity is continually occurring and required to perform the essential functions of the job.

BENDING - FREQUENT

KEYING - FREQUENT

HEARING - CONSTANT

REACHING - FREQUENT

SEEING - CONSTANT

SPEAKING - CONSTANT

SITTING - CONSTANT

STANDING - CONSTANT

WALKING - FREQUENT

LIFTING - FREQUENT

CARRYING - FREQUENT

CLIMBING - NOT REQUIRED

KNEELING - OCCASIONAL

TASTING - NOT REQUIRED   

SMELLING - FREQUENT

PUSHING - FREQUENT

PULLING - FREQUENT

OVERHEAD REACHING - OCCASIONAL