Staff RN - RN Ancillary PT Days

Description

8 hour shifts / All weekends + 1 weekday shift

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Core Competencies

Adheres to infection prevention guidelines

Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care

Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status

Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care

Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals

Complies with organizational quality dashboard / benchmarking goals

Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process

Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession

Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model

Participates in organizational activities

Participates in Peer Review

Participates in professional development activities

Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner

Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions / bundles

Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient

Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs

Utilizes resources in an economical manner

Utilizes safe administration of medications

Utilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

Assists the Radiologists with special tests and procedures per guidelines and policy.

Follows moderate sedation guidelines and monitoring per policy.

Follows blood product transfusion guidelines and monitoring per policy.

Follows guidelines and policy for contrast screening and reaction management.

Education

Degree Program College DiplomaNursing

Experience

Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 1Emergency Department or Critical Care experience

License / Certification Requirements

Registered Nurse LicenseBCLS or ACLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification.

Compensation Range :

$50.93 - $80.45 / hour