Staff Nurse

Northern Light Home Care and Hospice

Department:
Hospice - Bangor

Position is located:
Cianchette Professional Blding

Work Type:
Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Summary:

The Staff Nurse is either a beginning professional caregiver (newly licensed) or fully competent practitioner of nursing. The incumbent is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the Rules and Regulations defined in the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies and procedures. The Staff Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Staff Nurse has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgment.

The nurse plans and evaluates the nursing care for patients and families and exercises independent judgment in implementing the care him/herself or assigning the care to other qualified staff. The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional and educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job.

Responsibilities:

* Patient Safety - Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment by understanding and complying with agency policies/procedures and national safety goals and identifying & communicating workarounds that have a potential impact on patient safety. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in location, operation, care and troubleshooting of agency equipment independently or asks for assistance from other staff.

* Clinical Assessments - Performs and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments. Interprets and responds to abnormal diagnostic data. Anticipates potential emergency situations and intervenes safely with assistance if needed.

* Caring & Code of Conduct - Develops a relationship with the patient/family that facilitates mutual involvement in the planning of care. Treats patients with courtesy and respect. Seeks resources for reconciling one's own personal issues and biases.

* Critical Thinking Utilizes theoretical knowledge if a new nurse; or if more experienced, demonstrates basic critical thinking skills.

* Documentation - Documentation is concise, accurate, and complete reflecting adherence to agency, regulatory and legal requirements.

* Population Specific Competency - Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the agency specific scope of service. Identifies age, cultural, or other population specific patient needs based on assessment findings. Works collaboratively with patients and families of diverse backgrounds to develop plan of care. Is tolerant of differences posed by patients and families while cognizant of personal biases.

* Evidenced Based Practice & Research - Practice is consistent with Northern Light Health policy and procedures. Understands evidence for practice change. Demonstrates knowledge of reliable resources to support evidenced based practice.

* Leadership and Professional Conduct - Utilizes appropriate time management and meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance. Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support the staffing needs of patient care areas. Contributes to a healthy work environment by consistently utilizing effective communications with all members of the interdisciplinary team. Ensures continuity of care by reporting and addressing actual or potential conflict.

* Collaboration and Teamwork - Actively implements and updates multidisciplinary plan of care and collaborates with internal and external resources to meet patient care needs. Identifies and evaluates changes in patient conditions that impact staffing, frequency of visits or the provision of safe patient care. Contributes to a healthy work environment by consistently exhibiting professional behaviors and addressing interpersonal conflicts with the right person, at the right time, in the right location.

Support colleagues in the daily care of patients in the department. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to maximize…