Aurora Weekend RN

Overview

Major Responsibilities:
Performs all scheduled visits and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team as necessary. Conducts thorough physical, psychosocial and environmental assessments of assigned patients and updates the plan of care where appropriate and as a result of visit findings. Follows a care plan that identifies problems (nursing diagnosis) and evaluates outcomes within a defined time frame. Communicates with physicians to confirm and update the patient s plan of treatment as needed and informs the RN Case Manager of changes.

Provides ongoing assessment of patient response to treatments, medications and teaching, and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises the care plan as indicated. Partners with the RN Case Manager to provide discharge planning according to agency standards and utilizes interagency/system and community resources to ensure continuity of care after discharge. Accurately documents and updates patient records according to agency, state and federal guidelines.

Communicates problems to physicians and the RN Case Manager, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so that changes are reflected as they occur. Follows published policies and procedures and monitors changes or additions to them. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while using proper technique. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient s status to identify age-specific needs in accordance with the department s policies and procedures.

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) on hire unless the department leader determines it is not required
• A valid driver s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing

Typically 1 year of experience in nursing

• Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work under direction and make sound judgments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions
• Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs over the head
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present
• May be exposed to chemicals and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures/functions
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.