Registered Nurse RN- General Medical

Summary

This position is able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for general medical/surgical patients.

Employees who are in the casual position are required to pick up shifts as outlined in the Midland Nursing Casual Employee Policy.

• (30%) Regularly assess patients/clients needs and provide skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
• (30%) Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.
• (20%) Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plan and make suggestions or participate in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.
• (10%) Process physician/provider orders and perform physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• (10%) Follow up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.

• Demonstrate the ability to interpret information and report pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information.
• Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables.
• Provide education to meet the individual needs and ability to learn.
• Participate in care conferences as assigned.
• Develop and maintain good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.
• Coordinate care provided by patient care technicians.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient.
• Demonstrate a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.
• Instruct other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.
• Implement clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of clinical pathways and utilize appropriately.
• Remain calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
• Document in an accurate, clear, and concise way and include pertinent clinical data.
• Share information and report significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
• Participate in regulatory surveys.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Assist with orientation and ongoing competencies.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for patient care.
• Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to stay current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Remain current on new developments by reading professional journals and attending seminars.
• Demonstrate understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.
• Interact positively with patients and families during severe stress situations.
• Monitor and initiate safety measures to prevent patient injury.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BLS:
  Basic Life Support (Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 3 months of hire or transfer into position. Qualification Source: AHA. Essential: true)
• DIMC:
  Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man (Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Employees hired after January 1, 2025 are required to take, and pass Telemetry Monitoring and management class (DIMC) within 12 months of hire or transfer. Qualification Source: . Essential: true)
• RN:
  Registered Nurse (Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  none. Qualification Source: MI. Essential: true)
• TEAM ADVANCED:
  Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt (Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification). Qualification Source: . Essential: true)

Associate's degree in nursing, bachelor's preferred.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

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