RN Staff Nurse

Provides quality care that is dependent on physician order or through independent nursing interventions based on professional judgment in response to individualized patient needs. Promotes restorative health and/or supportive care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. A. Professional Responsibilities: o Adheres to scope of RN practice as outlined by the MS Board of Nursing, regulatory standards and hospital policy o Maintains profession and technical knowledge and pursues professional growth opportunities o Supervises and supports the LPN, Nursing Assistant, Nurse Tech, Behavior Health Techs and student o Serves as positive role model and in the preceptor role for new staff and students o Keeping access to protected health information secure and confidential o Collaborates with physician and multidisciplinary team to address patient needs o Appropriately seeks help or guidance from supervisor or other resource people o Adapts to change and prioritizes work o Demonstrates reliable attendance, reports on time and is ready to work at beginning of shift o Completes assigned duties, willingly accepts assignments and assist others to complete work on time o Willing to support unit’s staffing needs by occasionally adjusting work schedule, staying late or working extra o Establishes a safe, compassionate, caring environment for patients and their family o Establishes a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork B. Core Duties: o Coordinates patient care by scheduling, consulting and organizing patient activities o Performs admission and ongoing patient assessment and responds appropriately to findings o Establishes a Plan of Care for each patient to address acute physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. o Promotes patient engagement by considering specific needs, values and preferences o Establishes care goals, teaches patient/family about health conditions, medications, and self-care skills o Develops discharge plan individualized for patient/ family needs that prevents hospital readmissions o Accurately and completely documents assessments and nursing care in the patient’s medical record o Promotes continuity of care by reporting activities, incidences, and changing patient needs to next caregiver o Demonstrates infection prevention behaviors, consistent hand washing and use of appropriate PPEs o Adheres to safe medication administration while preparing, administering, documenting and monitoring meds o Recognizes safety risk and implements prevention plan for falls, skin breakdown and injury o Contributes to the department’s performance improvement activities o Demonstrates competency in performance of clinical skillsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEssential Skill CompentenciesBody system assessmentPhlebotomyEstablish IV accessCPR or ACLS CertificationSafe blood administrationMedication monitoringPreventive skin careChest tube careAseptic wound care/ dressing changeFoley catheter insertion/careAdvanced skills specific to individual unit will be monitored for competency during orientation.FUNCTIONAL DEMANDSPhysical Demands:During a normal shift, the incumbent will:Occasionally Frequently ContinuouslySit Walk Seeing (Visual)Stand Reach ListeningLift Carry Simple GraspingSquat Distinguishing colorsBend Body FluidsKneel Firm GraspingClimbing Stairs Forearm RotationHazardous Materials Lifting Up to 10 lbsLifting 10-50 lbs Carrying Up to 10 lbsLifting > 50 lbs with assistance Push on wheels Up to 200 lbsCarrying 10 to 20 lbs. Use of WheelchairPush on wheels 200-400 lbs. Use of StretcherPulling Up to 350 lbs with assistance Use of CartsUse of Computer Carts Use of Dynamap (1 lb)Use of BedsA. Exposure Classifications: High exposure riskJOB REQUIREMENTSRequired SkillsMinimum Requirements: Current RN license by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Must be able to read, write, understand verbal and written communication.