Registered Nurse - Extended Acute Inpatient​/Evenings

Overview

Full-time position (72 hours biweekly). Shift from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Requires every-other weekend and rotating holidays. Sign-on bonus eligible.

• Provide and coordinate direct patient care based on the nursing process and patient- and family-centered care; serve as primary nurse for patients on the unit and coordinate care planning with other disciplines.
• Safely and independently administer prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions guided by assessment and plan of care.
• Organize and prioritize time according to patient condition and workload; identify changes in patient status and activate appropriate resources to achieve desired outcomes.
• Identify and communicate individualized patient needs for safe handoffs during transitions of care; collaborate with patient/family in care planning with all disciplines.
• Document patient responses to interventions and progress toward outcomes; identify variances; utilize flow sheets, progress notes, and electronic medical records for documentation; recognize nursing-sensitive indicators (e.g., falls, pressure ulcers).
• Identify personal areas for professional growth and development; apply evidence-based practice where appropriate.
• Promote a professional practice environment that supports patient safety and quality through interdisciplinary collaboration and shared decision-making; participate in committees or support SDM projects as a role model.
• Begin to provide leadership for problem solving and goal formation; negotiate for win-win solutions.
• Delegate aspects of care to nursing personnel to meet patient needs; assist with prioritizing tasks and monitor completion by the care team.
• Foster collaboration among physicians, nursing staff, and other team members; support effective communications and develop conflict resolution skills to maximize team performance.
• Work may include duties related to Virtual Nursing as required; duties may vary by assigned care unit and unit-based skill requirements are described in unit skill lists and policy.

• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span; assess age-specific data and provide appropriate care for the assigned patient population.
• Commit to patient, visitor, and staff safety; comply with safety regulations; participate in error reduction efforts and root cause analyses as required.
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Deliver outstanding service; foster teamwork and practice fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

• Diploma Program required or
• Associate’s degree required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• No experience required

• Licensed Registered Nurse upon hire or
• Registered Nurse multi-state license upon hire and
• Basic Life Support upon hire