RN; ACU

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Full Time Professional Sullivan County Community Hospital, Sullivan, IN, US

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• One year experience in medical-related field
• Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports

• Currently licensed as an RN by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
• CPR
• ACLS

• Consistently complies with the established Behavioral Expectations
• Demonstrates ability to assess infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for treatment and/or care
• Willingly accepts assignments that contribute to optimal patient care
• Reports change of condition to physician
• Shows knowledge of medication effects and uses appropriate resources when needed
• Assumes responsibility for medication errors committed, completes occurrence form properly, and notifies supervisor and physician as indicated
• Answers call lights promptly
• Reports lab values to physician accurately and in a timely manner
• Keeps patient informed and facilitates patient participation in plan of care

• Responsible for accurately initiating and completing all forms pertaining to patient care
• Accurately and legibly transcribes physician order and inputs order entry
• Completes documentation legibly and follows hospital policy for signatures, dates, and timing of events

• Properly delegates necessary activities to other members of health care team as their abilities or level of education dictates
• Participates in orientation of new staff
• Refers appropriate problems to House Supervisor, Director/Asst. Director of Patient Care Services and contributes to the resolution
• Supports hospital and nursing policies and decisions
• Promotes harmonious working relationship within unit and with peers
• Uses equipment and supplies in a safe efficient manner
• Cleans and returns equipment to proper storage
• Coordinates/assists in maintaining unit and patient room tidiness
• Participates in QI/PR activities and committees as assigned
• Keeps current with advances in nursing
• Supports department by demonstrating flexibility with schedule and job duties