Registered Nurse (experienced) - CCU - Night

** Job Identification
** 224438

** Job Category
** Nursing

** Job Schedule
** Full time

** Job Shift
** Shift3 - Night

** Locations
* * 112 N 7th St, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, US

** Assignment Category
** Not Applicable

** FTE
* * 0.9

** Job Description*
* RN
- Critical Care Unit

+ 24-bed unit specializing in the care of critical patients.

+ 24-hour intensivist/pulmonary/APP coverage.

+ Individualized, comprehensive 16-week orientation program which includes the Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO), ACLS certification and NIHSS certification for new nurses.

+ Mentorship program after orientation to support new nurses.

+ Residency program for new graduates.

+ Opportunity for committee participation and a voice in your nursing practice.

+ Professional growth through a Clinical Ladder.

+ Leadership presence on every shift.

+ Strong foundation for advanced practice degree.

+ Certification for Critical Care RN (CCRN) after 2 years' experience.

+ Full time (72 hours biweekly).

+

Shift: 7pm-7am (12-hour night).

+ Every third weekend.

+ Eligible for shift and weekend differential.

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for implementing, directing and coordinating the care of patients through the use of the nursing process: assessment, planning implementation and evaluation. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit.

** Responsibilities*
* Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Job Class Specifics

1. Demonstrates safe medication practice.

2. Maintains a professional image that reflects the employee's role in health care, with confidence and a positive impression.

3. Completes chart check to ensure no missed orders.

4. Accurately transcribes physician's orders.

5. Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.

6. Demonstrates ability to assess patient education needs and use of patient education resources.

7. Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area.

8. Demonstrates leadership through the nursing process and supervision while maintaining accountability for treatment and patient outcomes.

9. Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation and teaching of staff.

10. Responds to delays in a calm manner. Apologizes for inconveniences and gives alternatives.

11. Analyzes assessment data, identifies priority problems and documents on Plan of Care in PCS for patients and families and significant others.

12. Uses effective problem-solving skills to plan patient care.

13. Identifies critical factors evidencing changes in patient condition and responds appropriately.

14. Completes and documents discharge assessment against plan of care goals.

15. Initiates and maintains Intravenous Therapy according to IV standards.

16. Responds appropriately to emergency situations.

17. Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others. Safely positions, transfers and transports patients.

18. Functions as a virtual nurse as assigned which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, discharges, education, documentation through a virtual platform and working collaboratively with the bedside nursing staff.

General Requirements

The following requirements are expected of all employees:

Core Values:
Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Service

Annual Health Screening with Infection Control and Blood Borne Pathogens Education

Safety Awareness:
Hospital Fire, Safety, and Disaster Procedures

Confidentiality:
Maintains Employee and Patient Confidentiality.

Attendance:
Regular attendance is an essential function of the position

Leadership Standards:

Character:
Attitude, Integrity, Role Modeling

Job Performance:
Results Orientation, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Awareness

Interpersonal

Skills:

Communication, Relationship-building, Team Player, Celebration

Innovation: Breakthrough Thinking, Knowledge-Building/Sharing, Coaching/Empowering, System Vision & Management

Department:
Critical Care Unit

1. Utilizes appropriate nursing assessment as established by the department standards of patient care.

2. Sets up equipment and assists with the insertion of Swan-Ganz…