MS- OR RN- North- AM - Ambe Healthcare Staffing

Job Description:

Anderson Regional

RNStaff

UsingRN Staff Nurse Template

LastPublished: 12/30/2016

LastModified: 12/12/2016

Total Weight = 100%

JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct and indirect patient care inthe assigned setting. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, asappropriate about changes in patients clinical condition including results ofdiagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly andaccurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, isable to perform general nursing duties utilizing the nursing process.

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates Competency in the FollowingAreas:

oProfessional Requirements:

Knowledge of medicationsand their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinicalcondition.

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

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

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

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

Demonstrates ability toperform treatments and provide services.

Provides patients with acomplete explanation of procedures or treatments.

Always provides patientsafety by keeping call light within reach, maintaining bed in a low positionwith side rails in place and locked at all times, and seeing that patients aresecured appropriately when transporting by wheelchair or stretcher.

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

Consults other departmentsas appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.

Provides care appropriateto condition and age of the patient.

Participates in orientationof new personnel.

Demonstrates an ability toassist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical andmanual skills.

Manages and operatesequipment safely and correctly.

Delegates, coordinates, andsupervises patient care as necessary.

Documentation meets currentstandards and policies.

Identifies and addressespsychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social servicesregarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.

Completes documentation asspecified by organizational policy and procedures.

Recognizes abuse/neglectpotential.

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

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

Utilizes infection controlprinciples.

Recognizes adverse drugreactions/interactions with appropriate actions taken.

Takes appropriate measureto prevent skin breakdown.

Provides assistance withbasic self-care/ADLs, as appropriate.

Provides feedback abouthealth status and potential life style changes.

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

Promotes professionalgrowth of peers and subordinates by sharing knowledge and/or directing them tosources of information appropriate to a given situation.

Accepts constructivecriticism regarding nursing judgments or actions.

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

Interacts professionallywith patient/family and treats them with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentialityand privacy.

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

Provides assistance toother nursing care team members to assure efficient, effective and timelyquality patient centered care.

Understands and assumesresponsibility for charge position when assigned, to include patient assignmentaccording to patient acuity and staff mix.

Displays a positiveattitude toward the hospital and his/her profession.

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

Actively participates inthe departments performance improvement (PI) activities.

Assumes lifelong learningrelated to profession.

oEducation/Regulatory Requirements:

Current MississippiRegistered Nurse Licensure.

CPR certified.

One year of RN OR experience preferred.

oLanguage Skills:

Ability to read andcommunicate effectively in English.

oSkills:

Moderate to advancedcomputer and data entry skills.

oSpecific Age Groups Served:

All age groups.

oExposure Classifications:

Classification I: Jobs inwhich required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membranes or skincontact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or potential spills or splashes. Useof appropriate measures is required for every healthcare provider in thesejobs.

oProfessional Expectations:

Meets dress code standards;appearance is neat and clean.

Completes annualeducational requirements.

Maintains regulatoryrequirements.

Wears identification badgewhile on duty.

Attends annual review anddepartment in-services as scheduled.

Complies with allorganizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

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

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

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

Thisjob description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform otherrelated 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

oPhysical Demands
On-the-jobtime is spent in the following physical activities. This job requires thatweight is lifted or force is exerted.

Stand - Occasional

Walk - Frequent

Sit - Occasional

Talk or hear - Continuous

Use hands to finger, handleor 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 visionat 20 inches or less)

Distance Vision (clearvision at 20 feet or more)

Color Vision (ability toidentify and distinguish colors)

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

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

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

Ability to hear alarms onequipment

Ability to hear client call

Ability to hearinstructions from physician/department staff

Ability to hear overheadpaging system and fire alarms

oWork Environment
Thisjob requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.

Work near moving mechanicalparts - Occasional

Outdoor weather conditions- Occasional

Risk of electrical shock -Occasional

Risk of radiation -Occasional

The typical noise level forthe work environment - Moderate Noise

oRepetitive Motion Actions

Repetitive use of footcontrol - Occasional

Repetitive use of hands -Occasional

Grasping: simple/light -Occasional

Grasping: firm/heavy -Occasional

Fine Dexterity - Occasional

PERFORMANCE RATINGS KEY

	Abbrev.	Rating
Exceeds Expectations	EE	3
Meets Expectations	ME	2
Needs Improvment	NI	1
Unsatisfactory	U	0

EMPLOYEE-BASEDCOMPETENCIES/BEHAVIORS(Part A)

Part A of this form has been designed todocument the level of performance as measured against the employee-basedcompetencies/behaviors. After each of the competencies/behaviors, seniormanagement has indicated the weighting, giving the highest weighting to thosecompetencies needing the most focus. The Position Questionnaires/PositionDescriptions should be used as a reference guide. The total weighting of allcompetencies/behaviors is 100. The competencies/behaviors support the AndersonRegional Health Systems (ARHS) strategic planning goals which focus on: Safety;Quality; Satisfaction; People and Finance.

15%

People and Satisfaction

Demonstrates effectiveness and courtesy wheninterfacing with patients, family members, contributors, healthcareprofessionals, regulatory agencies, vendors and/or other outside sources.

Demonstrates effectiveness and courtesy wheninterfacing with co-workers at all levels organization-wide.

Demonstrates team building leadership.

Exhibits organizational values.

15%

Quality

Participates in the intra andinterdepartmental continuous quality improvement process involving enhancedwork processes, productivity, and employee relations.

Participates in improved departmentalefficiency and productivity.

Participates in improving and/or supportingdepartmental policies and procedures.

15%

Finance

Promotes ARHS financial objectives byeffectively establishing position priorities in accordance with departmentprocedures & accurately projecting the time frames needed to performposition-related duties.

Conducts position duties in an organized andorderly manner avoiding costly mistakes.

Avoids wasting time and departmentalresources.

25%

Safety / Knowledge /Position Skills

Supports and adheres to safety rules andsupports and adheres to applicable TJC requirements.

Keeps apprised of current and proposed safetyand risk management procedures.

Displays technical and practical knowledge ofessential job functions and position-related duties as described in thePosition Questionnaires/Position Descriptions and other sources.

Keeps current on trends and issues in thefield.

Demonstrates effective oral, written andelectronic communication skills.

Effectively completes a high volume/quantitywork load.

Performs job duties in a high quality manner.

15%

Decision Making /Problem Solving / Critical Thinking / Conflict Resolution

Exhibits a sense of ownership fordecision-making activities.

Displays willingness, effectiveness, accuracyand timeliness in making standard position-related decisions.

Demonstrates critical thinking skills incollaboration with others as appropriate.

Demonstrates effective conflict resolutionskills.

15%

Flexibility /Dependability / Professional Responsibilities

Demonstrates dependability by maintaining agood attendance record, by being punctual, and must keep licensure andcertifications current as per ARHS policies.

Demonstrates flexibility and reliability byassisting others when needed.

Maintains adherence to ARHS Compliance andEthics programs.

Participates (as approved) in appropriatetraining programs and volunteers and/or participates on special projects.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT (PartB)

This Part focuses on the followingdevelopment issues: employee strengths; career interests and aspirations; andemployee development needs. This Part should be completed by the incumbent'simmediate supervisor with input from the position incumbent.

Employee Strengths
Pleaseprovide information regarding the employee's position/role-related strengths:

CareerInterests and Aspirations
Pleaseprovide information explaining the employee's career goals and objectives:

EmployeeDevelopment
Pleaseprovide information regarding how the employee can improve his/herposition/role-related duties and enhance his/her professional development (i.e.seminars, in-house training, outside course work, etc.):

PERFORMANCE GOALS

FINAL OVERALLPERFORMANCE RATING

Overall Rating:

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
8 Hour Days, 06:30 - 15:00, call two days a week and every third weekend

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
4

Specialty Type:
Anderson Regional has implemented a 50 mile radius rule. Please do not submit candidates that live within 50 miles of the facility. Orientation: On-site orientation will be paid; Additional modules on your own time prior to on-site are non-paid. Anderson holds one orientation per month. Anderson does not guarantee hours. Thank you

Sub Specialty:
Operating Room

General Certifications:, General Certifications(ACLS,BLS/BCLS,PALS,NRP,Telecommunication); Nursing Certifications(CPI ,ENPC,RNFA,TNCC,AWHONN,NIHSS,STABLE,ASLS,NBSTSA); Dialysis Certifications(CCHT,BONENT)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13