Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Unit, per diem

Description Summary : Demonstrates proficiency and

independence in the care of patients and their families / significant

others by applying and documenting the nursing process, assessment,

nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Consults with staff, physicians and management on nursing problems

and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are

met. Continues to learn new skills and maintains clinical

competency within the department to provide direct and safe patient

care. Responsibilities : Meets expectations of the applicable

OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or

Leader of Leaders. Promotes positive public relations for the

department and the hospital by presenting self in a professional

manner; assisting in community service programs, as requested.

Ability to problem solve patient / family issues to a positive

conclusion for all involved. Demonstrates communication skills

necessary to interact with persons of varying age and / or cultures.

Always displays a positive attitude. Develops and maintains good

relationships with co-workers, other department staff and

physicians No disruptions. Practices five rights of medication

administration. Demonstrates efficient time management skills to

maximize productivity. Demonstrates and encourages teamwork. Asks

for assistance and information from others when necessary. Support

the Mission and Philosophy of the hospital and the Department.

Demonstrates an understanding of and complies with Policies &

Procedures. Supports a nursing philosophy of caring. Acts as

patient advocate, including family in patient’s care and respecting

confidentiality. Able to set aside personal values to care for

patients whose values conflict. Respects the patient’s cultural and

religious beliefs. Effectively deals with end-of-life decisions

(code status). Can be relied upon to work assigned shifts. (Refers

to absenteeism). Is accountable for actions, behaviors, and

decisions. Utilizes chain of command appropriately to resolve

issues. Participates in hospital quality activities as required.

Participates in department quality activities as required. The

employee will adhere to organizational / -departmental customer

service standards. Utilizes Policies & Procedures as necessary

and can access via Intranet. Participates in yearly legal

compliance training. Explains departmental chain of command.

Explains purpose of Legal Compliance Hotline and utilizes if

indicated. Participates in departmental Legal Compliance plan.

Attended Orientation / Re-Orientation. Completed Annual Department

Competencies. Promotes positive public relations for the department

and the hospital. Presents self in a professional manner; assists

in community service programs as requested. Demonstrates

communication skills necessary to interact with persons of varying

age and / or cultures. Answers telephone as assigned, route calls or

takes messages appropriately. Supports the Mission and Philosophy

of the hospital and the Department. Demonstrates an understanding

and application of these policies. Respects confidentiality.

Ability to speak additional languages preferred. Must have strong

written and verbal skills. Must have basic computer knowledge. Job

Requirements : Education / Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in

Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related

nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or

Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment

required ACLS required PALS required Verbal CPI hire required Work

Type : Per Diem As Needed