RN STAFF NURSE, Med​/Surg - PRN

Job Details

Job Location:

Valor Health Hospital - Emmett,

Position Type: PRN

Job Shift: Any

Position Title:

Registered Nurse

Department:
Nursing

Supervisor’s

Title:

Nursing Manager/Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Oversees the needs and successful delivery of quality patient care on the medical-surgical unit and emergency department.

• A. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• B. Oversees the delivery of patient care, directs and delegates patient care assignments for nursing staff working within the hospital, based on acuteness of patient care needs and staff availability.
• C. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal care.
• D. Solves procedural problems and make independent decisions concerning emergency situations in the absence of physician or other medical authority.
• E. Precepts and orients all new team members to each assigned department.
• F. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes and consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• G. Individually and collectively, will lead and advocate that the nursing staff will maintain positive and effective relations with coworkers, other departments, patients, family members, and visitors.
• H. Direct communication with any nursing student and the instructor regarding the patient care assignments and delivery of care.
• I. Understands and follows the Idaho Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics, and the ANA Social Policy Statement and works within those parameters.
• J. Maintains a safe, clean, orderly, quiet and comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
• K. Stocks and maintains adequate levels of supplies and proper functioning equipment.
• L. Consults and communicates with the nursing manager and keeps them informed of both clinical and non-clinical needs, staff issues, and all patient care activities, including emergent and non-emergent transfers or off-site travels.
• M. Communicates effectively with physicians and mid-level providers both verbally and in writing. Makes patient rounds with MDs as needed.
• N. Assures continuity of care by conducting verbal and written report with incoming staff regarding all patient activities and conditions.
• O. Assures accurate maintenance of patient’s medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information.
• P. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information and abides by established communication code.
• Q. Ensures HIPPA is always followed.
• R. Maintains awareness of the ongoing Quality Improvement studies within the unit; assists with the implementation of corrective actions determined necessary.
• S. Coordinates critical care with tertiary hospitals.
• T. Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines as necessary to ensure continuity of care.
• U. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Attends staff meetings as required.
• V. Cross-trains to all stated units per manager request (Med-Surg, ED, Surgery, Infusion).
• W. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• A.
  
  Minimum Education:
  
  Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school
• B.
  
  Preferred Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• C. Preferred Minimum
  
  Experience and Skills:
  
  One year in the practice of nursing.
• D. Certification, Licensure:
  Current Registered Nurse…