MS - OBS RN - North - PM

Job Description : JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned setting. Communicates with physicians / Nurse Manager / co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties utilizing the nursing process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas :

Professional Requirements :

Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.

Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the plan of care.

Ability to perform and document a complete admission assessment to include : patient's health history, problems identified, patient teaching, and discharge needs / expectations.

Ability to initiate and / or revise an individualized nursing care plan that is based on assessment of identified needs / problems involving the patient and / or family.

Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.

Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services.

Provides patients with a complete explanation of procedures or treatments.

Always provides patient safety by keeping call light within reach, maintaining bed in a low position with side rails in place and locked at all times, and seeing that patients are secured appropriately when transporting by wheelchair or stretcher.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers, and physicians.

Consults other departments as appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.

Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.

Participates in orientation of new personnel.

Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

Delegates, coordinates, and supervises patient care as necessary.

Documentation meets current standards and policies.

Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.

Completes documentation as specified by organizational policy and procedures.

Recognizes abuse / neglect potential.

Demonstrates a cost effective practice by efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linen, always following established procedures for charge items.

Participates in sharing of knowledge and expertise through in-service, staff meetings, assisting in orientation of new personnel.

Utilizes infection control principles.

Recognizes adverse drug reactions / interactions with appropriate actions taken.

Takes appropriate measure to prevent skin breakdown.

Provides assistance with basic self-care / ADLs, as appropriate.

Provides feedback about health status and potential life style changes.

Attends mandatory staff meetings; reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.

Promotes professional growth of peers and subordinates by sharing knowledge and / or directing them to sources of information appropriate to a given situation.

Accepts constructive criticism regarding nursing judgments or actions.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.

Interacts professionally with patient / family and treats them with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality and privacy.

Utilizes critical thinking skills, recognizes and reacts appropriately in the delivery of patient care.

Provides assistance to other nursing care team members to assure efficient, effective and timely quality patient centered care.

Understands and assumes responsibility for charge position when assigned, to include patient assignment according to patient acuity and staff mix.

Displays a positive attitude toward the hospital and his / her profession.

Displays appropriate time management skills in the planning and administering of patient care.

Actively participates in the department's performance improvement (PI) activities.

Assumes lifelong learning related to profession.

Education / Regulatory Requirements :

Current Mississippi Registered Nurse Licensure.

CPR certified.

Language Skills :

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Skills :

Moderate to advanced computer and data entry skills.

Specific Age Groups Served :

All age groups.

Exposure Classifications :

Classification I : Jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every healthcare provider in these jobs.

Professional Expectations :

Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.

Completes annual educational requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Wears identification badge while on duty.

Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and functions well under stressful situations.

Answers telephone and greets all patients and family members in a polite and tactful manner.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs to the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Descriptions for Physical Demands :

1-33% - Occasional; 34-67% - Frequent; 68-100% - Continuous

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. This job requires that weight is lifted or force is exerted.

Stand - Occasional

Walk - Frequent

Sit - Occasional

Talk or hear - Continuous

Use hands to finger, handle or feel - Occasional

Push / Pull - Occasional

Reach with hands and arms - Occasional

Up to 10 pounds - Occasional

Up to 25 pounds - Occasional

Up to 50 pounds - Occasional

Up to 100 pounds - Occasional

More than 100 pounds - Frequent

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Ability to hear alarms on equipment

Ability to hear client call

Ability to hear instructions from physician / department staff

Ability to hear overhead paging system and fire alarms

Work Environment

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.

Work near moving mechanical parts - Occasional

Outdoor weather conditions - Occasional

Risk of electrical shock - Occasional

Risk of radiation - Occasional

The typical noise level for the work environment - Moderate Noise

Repetitive Motion Actions

Repetitive use of foot control - Occasional

Repetitive use of hands - Occasional

Grasping : simple / light - Occasional

Grasping : firm / heavy - Occasional

Fine Dexterity - Occasional

Position Urgency : Normal

Shifts : 12 hour PM 7p-7a

State License Details :

Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience :

Minimum Guaranteed Hours :

No Guarantee

Specialty Type : Nursing

Sub Specialty : Observation

General Certifications :

ACLSBLS / BCLSPALS

Bilingual : No

EMR Used : No Listing

Holiday Coverage Required :

No