Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient (IP) Full Time (Days) in Blountstown, Florida at Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc

The RN will assist additional nursing and medical staff by performing routine duties in caring for patient needs. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Assess or assure that assessments of patients biophysical, environmental, psychosocial, self-care, educational and discharge-planning factors are completed
- Ensure identified needs are communication to patient and/or patient advocate, and any other health-team members
- Implement the plan of care via direct care and/or delegation to others in accordance with established standards of care/practice
- Reassess and evaluate patient’s needs and responses to care and modify plan of care as needed or directed by physician/hospitalist
- Maintain clinical nursing skills and knowledge base
- Function as patient advocate by coordinating or assuring coordination of patient care activities and monitoring patient responses
- Make patient rounds with physicians/hospitalists to communicate patient needs, physicians’/hospitalists’ instructions
- Treat patients with dignity and respect, ensuring their needs for privacy and confidentiality are met
- Respect the confidentiality of patient communications and patient records, using discretion when discussing patient information
- Communicate clearly and courteously to patients, their families and/or visitors
- Adhere to infection control policies and procedures, promoting and following universal, as well as CLH departmental precautions relative to blood, body fluids, isolation, etc.
- Ensure that the safety of patients, i.e. determine equipment used in care is functioning properly prior to use; follow recommended guidelines for use of all patient care equipment; follow CLH organizational and departmental policies and procedures regarding use of safety devices, such as side rails and restraints and complied.
- Process physician/hospitalist orders in a timely manner, clarifying orders as necessary and communicating adverse changes in condition promptly with specific pertinent data and documents
- Demonstrate responsibility for making clinical decisions, expressing clear appropriate communication (verbal, non-verbal and written)
- Safeguard against misuse of equipment and supplies; have supplies for next shift
- Participate in the orientation of new personnel
- Assist in the development of knowledge and skills for other staff members
- Perform other duties not specifically mentioned, as deemed necessary by the Director of Patient Care Services, CNO, physicians, hospitalists, patient needs – within the scope of education, licensure and experience.
- All other duties as assigned

Requirements:
● Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
● Current Florida RN licensure, in good standing
● Current BLS, PALS and ACLS (American Heart Association)
● Good communication and listening skills
● Demonstrate competencies in appropriate areas

All CLH colleagues are required to pass a Level 2 AHCA Background Screening. For more information, please go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com