RN Med Surg, Part Time

Job Title

Registered Staff Nurse

The Registered Staff Nurse is a professional nurse who renders quality nursing care. Nursing care is based upon the assessed needs of the patient, is congruent with the prescribed therapy of the medical staff and is based on the Nursing Department's philosophy of nursing, and the Hospital's mission, vision and values. The Registered Staff Nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for all patients.

The Registered Staff Nurse is accountable for the delivery of quality patient care, utilizing the nursing process for all patients from birth through their adult life cycle. Professional certification in applicable nursing field(s) preferred. Must be available to work day, evening and/or night shift as well as rotation on weekends as assigned. Must be able to rotate to units as assigned.

Must be willing to work additional shifts as assigned. Must be available to stay overnight should need arise during patient transports off island. May be exposed to the following hazards: temperature fluctuations, moderate noise levels, minimal dust, infectious diseases and other chemicals as customarily used in a hospital setting. Exposure to various hazards in handling patient transports. Must be available to work overtime as needed to complete all job duties.

Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.

Essential Functions:

• Collects and documents all data pertinent to each patient's actual and potential needs within twenty-four (24) hours of admission.

• Documents and reports significant findings of ongoing patient assessment.

• Formulates the patient plan of care based on age-specific needs and acceptable standards of practice.

• Communicates the patient plan of care (written/verbal) through shift reports and other established procedures.

• Formulates discharge plan (with guidance when needed) within twenty-four (24) hours of admission.

• Implements and documents teaching plan in the patient record

• Organizes own patient care and demonstrates ability to set priorities, providing most acutely needed care first and implementing physician and nursing orders within appropriate time frames.

• Demonstrates proficiency in administering treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the unit/department as demonstrated by the skills checklist.

• Administers safely and documents medications according to established procedures with no more than three (3) documented errors per year.

• Uses standard precautions as outlined in the Nursing Department Infection Control Manual.

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient/unit needs.

• Completes discharge screening tool upon admission, appropriate referrals to other care services, and implements individualized teaching plan based on actual discharge needs.

• Evaluates nursing interventions to changing patient situations as demonstrated by patient outcome.

• Prioritizes nursing interventions in complex and rapidly changing patient situations, as evidenced by the patient outcome and documentation in the record.

• Demonstrates competency in the following areas by physical demonstration, verbal or written exam (medical equipment, age specific assessment and intervention, procedures such as IV therapy, medication administration, initiation of telemetry, etc.), as may be required in the performance of job duties and responsibilities.

• Attends all mandatory Hospital/Nursing Department in-service training sessions and meetings.

• Actively participates in 75% of unit staff meetings, Nursing Steering Committee, patient care conferences, and/or one (1) project relevant to the unit per year.

• Maintains an environment that is committed to high standards of patient care and supportive of Nursing Department staff providing that care.

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for providing open communication, consensus decision-making, group goal setting and shared responsibility.

• Assumes authority, responsibility and accountability for nursing practice.

• Functions in a collaborative and collegial relationship with other health professionals and providers.

• Demonstrates consideration toward…