Job Summary:
The Professional Plus Float Pool nurse is required to float to Med Surg, ER and the Nursing Home to meet staffing needs. The Professional Plus RN will be required to work 4 shifts per monthly schedule with 2 of those being in the hospital and 2 being in the nursing home. The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is delegated an assignment by the Patient Care Coordinator and/or Unit Director or House Supervisor to achieve quality patient care. The RN shall implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator as evidenced by documentation in Patient Care Record, direct observation by Unit Director and patient evaluations of care. The RN is ultimately accountable to the Director of Nursing over their home unit.
Performance Expectations:
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to 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.
- Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation, shift reports and communicates pertinent patient information to all health care team members.
- Maintains own clinical skills staying current in skills, ongoing competencies, equipment and certifications required in specific nursing area, including EKG rhythm identification, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and TNCC.
- Demonstrates ability to perform all technical skills required for each unit’s population by rendering professional nursing care including administering medications, starting IVs, maintenance of Intravenous lines and foley catheters, venipuncture, administration of blood products, restraint application and monitoring, sterile dressing, vents, ICPs , trachs, and performs both complex and routine treatments as ordered by physician.
- Demonstrate the technical aptitude for working and troubleshooting equipment used including but not limited to traction, wound vacuum systems, continuous passive motion machines, telemetry monitoring devices and specialty beds.
- Demonstrates the aptitude for safely positioning and assisting patients using a variety of devices such as but not limited to abduction pillows, splints, slings, braces, neck collars, walkers, crutches and immobilizers
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills and uses professional judgement to respond promptly with intervention when clinical changes occur, and prevention of complications in patients in need of cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and medical-surgical care.
- Demonstrates self-motivation and able to make decisions independently and keeping the unit director informed and supporting the hospital's mission and vision
- Demonstrates the ability to promote a culture of caring through compassionate care, teamwork, and courtesy in all interactions with customers both internal and external
- Communicates effectively with others in an appropriate and timely manner (friendly, courteous and compassionate manner in all interactions).
- Demonstrates the ability to assist in the coordination of services with the medical staff, nursing staff and other departments as well as providers. Responds rapidly and effectively during emergency situations.
- Shall attend required number of unit specific staff meetings annually as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
- Implements a systematic and comprehensive plan of care to provide individualized care, educates patient and family about diagnosis, treatments or prescribed medical regimen and medications in accordance with patient and family readiness and ability to learn.
- Demonstrates the ability to promote a culture of caring through compassionate care, teamwork, and courtesy in all interactions with customers both internal and external.
- Demonstrates financial responsibility by using supplies in a cost efficient manner, ensuring that patients are discharged in a timely manner and keeping incremental overtime to a minimum.
- Consistently follows patient care and FH & PRCHNH policy, procedure, and standards of care in preforming in preforming nursing duties and adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e. customer service, safety, infection control and compliance standards
Education/Skills
Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required
Work Experience:
Two years clinical hospital nursing work experience required within the past 4 years with 1 year of critical care experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE
- Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS
Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below
Within 30 Days of Employment
Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Within 90 Days of Employment
Required
Within 90 Days of Employment
Required
- Rhythm Strip Interpretation for Techs
Within 30 Days of Employment
Required
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
Within 90 Days of Employment
Required
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Within 1 Year of Employment
Required
Within 90 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.
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