RN, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse

JOB SUMMARY

The Med. Surg. Nurse is responsible for promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective management of the activities of the total patient care services during his/her assigned shift. In the absence of the Unit Nurse Manager and/or C.N.O., the Med. Surg. Charge Nurse has the authority and responsibility for administrative decisions and appropriate notification of the Administrator-on-Call.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holds current licensure in the state as a registered professional nurse.
• An Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Experience as staff nurse and manager.
• BLS Certification
• ACLS/PALS Certification

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

• General environment:
  Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

• Have near normal hearing:
  Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.
• Have near normal vision:
  Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Have good eye-hand foot coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
• Continuously within shift (67-100%):
  Standing, Walking.
• Frequently within shift (34-66%):
  Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance.
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%):
  Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder

• In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

• In time of need, RN will charge.
• Carries out hospital/nursing policies, procedures and standards.
• Visits all patient care units to ascertain condition of patients, evaluate staffing needs and provide support to caregivers.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Administers the effective distribution and utilization of personnel employed during the respective shift.
• Coordinates and evaluates services rendered by and to all departments respective shift on an ongoing basis.
• Keeps the Med. Surg. Nurse Manager, charge nurse and the C.N.O., his/her representative and/or the C.E.O. informed regarding circumstances or situations which have or may have serious impact.
• Uses good judgment in ensuring adherence hospital procedures and policies.
• Informs personnel on ensuring shift regarding condition of patients, follow-up actions required and any special conditions.
• Evaluates accuracy of staffing systems.
• Participate and assist in the planning and providing of in-service education programs within the hospital or other meetings, seminars or institutes conducted outside the…