Staff RN-Med / Surg-Critical Care-Observation Unit

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Responsible for meeting patient priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and / or delegating care and evaluating patient responses and progress toward clinical outcomes. Contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, precepting and / or resourcing of others.

Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and / or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patients presenting problems / needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Centers procedures.
• Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes / goals.
• Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patients plan of care based on the diagnosis and patient-specific needs.
• Executes therapeutic and / or supportive interventions.
• Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.
• Evaluates the patients response to and effectiveness of interventions.
• Evaluates patients progress toward established outcomes.
• Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan / delivery of care.
• Includes family, significant other, or identified support person in the care of the patient as appropriate.
• Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.
• Provides care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitates patients transition to the next level of care.
• Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team members practices through timely communication.
• Serves as a role model to colleagues, students and other care providers.
• Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and / or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards / regulations.

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.