Registered Nurse

Overview

Registered Nurse, Days  SIGN ON BONUS available. At Scion Health, we empower our caregivers to deliver high-quality patient care while upholding our values and culture.

• Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation.
• Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary.
• Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate.
• Participates in discharge planning process.
• Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department.
• Directs, supervises, provides and evaluates nursing care provided to patients.
• Assigns or delegates tasks based on patient needs, potential for harm, complexity, and within scope of practice of staff.
• Assigns nursing care team members in accordance with patient needs, team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
• Documents patient admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in the patient’s medical record according to nursing standards and policies.
• Performs assessments on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy; makes referrals to other disciplines as needed.
• Develops and updates the plan of care on admission and coordinates with patient, family, and team.
• Assesses and reassesses pain; educates patient and family regarding pain management.
• Revises the plan of care as indicated by patient response and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Performs patient care responsibilities appropriate to the patient’s age and condition.
• Receives physician orders, ensures transcription accuracy, and documents completion.
• Administers medication utilizing the five rights of medication administration to reduce errors.
• Forms a teaching plan based on identified learning needs; involves family as appropriate.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and procedures within scope of practice.
• Performs treatments and services to the level of licensure.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs; acts as liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other providers.
• Interacts professionally with patients and families and involves them in the care plan.
• Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
• Ensures patient safety and reduces medical errors; initiates or assists with emergency measures as needed.
• Answers call lights, pages, and rounds on assigned patients; anticipates needs and responds appropriately.
• Collaborates with other departments to provide interdisciplinary care.
• Provides end-of-shift report to the oncoming nurse; ensures narcotics are counted and orders are signed off.
• Communicates clearly with management, co-workers, and physicians.
• Addresses psychosocial needs and coordinates with Social Services/Discharge Planner for in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.

• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
• BCLS certification from AHA required.
• ACLS certification from AHA required.

• Minimum six months’ Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stress.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have regular attendance.
• Approximate percent travel: 0%.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.