RN - Med​/Surg; Richland

Overview

Scheduling Details: 1, 12hr shift 6 wks. 6:00 am - 6:30 pm OR 6:00 pm - 6:30 am.

The Medical Surgical staff nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) who uses the nursing process to provide nursing care to patients receiving therapies within the multidisciplinary activities of the M/S Unit. The RN supervises work assignments of the nursing assistants and is responsible to the Nurse Manager. The RN will provide professional nursing care for all patients of the unit according to the established standards, practices and philosophies of Carle Richland Memorial Hospital (CRMH).

• Certification:
  Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Education:
  
  College Diploma in Nursing
• Work Experience:
  
  Relevant nursing experience in medical‑surgical units.

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.

Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.

Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.

Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Performs or assists with the following therapies utilizing proper techniques: IV Access (Peripheral, Central Line, PICC, Infusaport), IM, SQ Injections across all age groups. Skilled in setting up and assisting with unit procedures, equipment and therapy:
Chest Tube Insertion and Management, Sequential Compression Device, Blood Glucose Monitor, PCA Machine, Thoracentesis and Paracentesis, TPN, Thrombolytic Therapy, Kangaroo Pump, Central Line Insertion.

Responds to emergency situations and functions as an effective team member across all patient ages. Focuses on patient satisfaction by utilizing patient white boards, patient rounding and bedside reporting.

Demonstrates competency in delivery of care by reviewing, transcribing and implementing orders in a timely manner, communicating the response to treatment while involving the patient, family and significant other in decision making. Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring inclusion of patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at shift change and updating the patient communication board.

Delegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCTs and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shift. Completes and documents basic RN patient care activities such as assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensuring physician order completion, admission/discharge, hourly rounding, care plan documentation and patient education meeting documentation standards.

Provides patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights:
Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose, and Right Time. Maintains patient safety as highest priority ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safety. Maintains a positive attitude at all times that promotes a healthy work environment and healing patient environment. Focuses on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needs.

Uses critical thinking to evaluate overall patient condition and uses…