RN Inpatient

Position: RN Inpatient - Full Time
JOB TITLE RN Inpatient

SUMMARY:

Renders professional nursing care to individuals within an assigned unit of the hospital and/or program

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's in nursing preferred. Licensure:
Registered nurse licensed to work in state(s) of employment. Certification: N/A

Experience:

Experience as a staff nurse in a psychiatric setting preferred. Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations. CPR training. Ability to follow written and verbal directions. Verbal/written communication skills

EQUIPMENT:
Computer, fax machine, copier, thermometer, B/P cuff, scale and any other equipment required to perform the functions of the position.

MAJOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Makes staff assignments with regard to patient needs, staff qualification, licensure guidelines, program policy, and infection control issues.

2. Interprets assessment data to develop a plan of care.

3. Implements and evaluates NCP/ITP and supervises other nursing staffs' involvement in the plan of care.

4. Record individual's activities, observations and behavioral symptoms per treatment plan and program procedure, as evidenced by performance improvement findings.

5. Attends and participates in staff conferences or interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure input as it relates to patients, as assigned.

6 . Provides a variety of didactic therapeutic groups as per specific program requirements.

7. Assists medical staff as needed or requested.

8. Evaluates and documents individual's reactions to medications and treatments.

9. Administers prescribed medications per MD order.

10. Provide patient/family education regarding medication and treatment diagnoses, and disease process.

11. Monitors/assesses individual vital signs, observes and records medical needs, and responses to medical treatment and medication.

12. Utilize personal protective equipment when performing invasive procedures, collecting urine and transporting lab specimens.

13. Respond to urgent/emergency situations per protocol/current training.

14. All other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee. All employees of the organization are expected to:

1. Support the organization's mission, vision, and values of excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.
2. Exercise necessary cost control measures.

3. Maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships.

4. Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed.

5. Plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion.

6. Demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and utilizing effective time management.

7. Meet all productivity requirements.

8. Demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team-oriented environment.

9. Represent the organization professionally at all times.

10. Demonstrate initiative and strive to continually improve processes and relationships.

11. Follow all Frontier Health rules, policies and procedures as well as any applicable laws and standards.