Job Summary:

The RN performs under the Nursing Supervisor/Patient Care Coordinator and is accountable to the Patient Care Coordinator. The RN demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to plan provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.

Performance Expectations:

• Properly utilize the equipment you are assigned including but not limited to telemetry monitors, wound vac, IV infusion pumps, glucose monitors, telehealth, and defibrillator.
• Move equipment and patients utilizing safety measures for both yourself and/or the patient.
• Complete thorough physical assessment of patients and report any identified decline in change of status to the supervisor and provider on duty
• Complete accurate use of a central line and the care, IV insertion/care and blood transfusions.
• Always respect and maintain confidentiality and dignity of the patient by utilizing the We C.A.R.E philosophy.
• Communicate and interact with care providers and team members, patients/families and visitors utilizing the We C.A.R.E philosophy.
• Provide patient care with excellent professionalism.  Safely maintain the sterile field as needed.
• Identify patient’s medications, removes them from omnicell accurately, and completes barcode scanning and medication administration accurately.
• Verify patient orders and perform said orders.
• Accurately enter provider generated orders in the Electronic Health Record.
• Monitor supply levels and order supplies accordingly.
• Collect, label, and deliver specimens to Lab in a timely manner.
• Prioritize workload while completing multi-task.
• Utilize the EMR for the provision of patient care.
• Educate the patient and family on diagnosis, care being provided, and medications.
• Supervise and delegate patient care task to team members including nurse aid, volunteers, and ancillary department staff.
• Complete walking rounds with oncoming shift and include the patient and family in report.
• Accurately complete all documentation requirements on admission, shift, transfer, or discharge. This includes patient types of inpatient, short stay, outpatient, and swing bed.
• Reports to work when notified of an emergency operation need
• Completes annual competency fair and evaluations
• Communicates and works well with physician on duty and all team members.  Maintains Isolation procedure while indicated according to policy  Compliance 100% with handwashing.
• Maintains clean and neat work space, Workstations on Wheels, and Patient Rooms  Reviews Quality Indicators monthly and strives to exceed goals  Checks email at beginning and end of each shift..
• Completes all assigned healthstream modules prior to assigned deadline  Attends and completes Annual Competency Training Course

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required.

Work Experience:

One year medical/surgical nursing care preferred, but not required.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

• NIH Stroke Scale

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.