RN- Med Surg Peds

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- Med Surg Peds role at Boone County Hospital

Position:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Pediatrics

Status:
Full-Time
• Shift: Nights
• Shift Time

Schedule:

7:00 pm to 7:30 am
• Days:
Weekdays and Every 3rd Weekend

Salary Scale: $31.68-$43.96

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Aflac
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness program and reimbursement
• Free access to Boone County Hospital’s onsite fitness room
• Generous PTO Accrual Plan
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite Cafeteria

The Registered Staff Nurse (RN) provides holistic care to patients and families. The focus is on independent, collaborative and delegated nursing functions as described in standards and competencies specific to the assigned service area. The scope of practice may include the care of neonates, infants, children, young adults, adults, and older adults throughout the life cycle. The RN executes the Standards of Nursing Practice including: assessment;

nursing diagnosis; outcome identification; planning; implementation; and evaluation. The RN develops and revises the patient's plan of care, coordinates care among disciplines and delegates activities to other patient care providers as appropriate. The RN participates in shared accountability and decision-making for nursing practices. Duties may vary based on the assigned customer care unit. This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN.

Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in the classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Staff may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Patient Care And Assessment
  • Assessment:
    Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients' physical, psychosocial, environmental, and self-care needs, incorporating data from the patient, family, and the healthcare team.
  • Care Planning:
    Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans based on assessments, medical diagnoses, and incorporating the multidisciplinary plan of care.
  • Direct Patient Care:
    Provide direct nursing care, including administering medications, performing treatments, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living.
  • Patient
    
    Education:
    
    Assess learning needs and educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans, post-discharge care, medication management, and preventative health maintenance.
  • Discharge Planning:
    Establish goals and strategies for meeting the discharge needs of the patient and family, coordinating care with other healthcare providers.

• Communication And Collaboration
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork:
    Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and revise comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Communication:
    Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members, ensuring a clear understanding of patient status, concerns, and treatment plans.
  • Shift Reports:
    Provide organized and concise shift reports to ensure seamless continuity of care.

• Documentation And Quality Improvement
  • Documentation:
    Maintain accurate and timely patient records, documenting all aspects of the nursing process and ensuring compliance with health care regulations and standards.
  • Quality Assurance:
    Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of clinical protocols and patient outcomes.
  • Adherence to Standards:
    Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and hospital or regulatory standards.

• Professional Development and Leadership
  • Professional Development:
    Continuously enhance nursing knowledge and skills through ongoing education…