RN​/LPN - Med​/Surg Nights

Responsibilities

Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of the adult or pediatric patients on her/his assigned unit during a given period. She/he is also responsible for the direction of personnel assigned to her/him. Coordinates patient care with other health team members.

• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital matters.
• Demonstrates responsibility & accountability for adherence to organizational and department values and standards.
• Completes all required competencies.
• Completes required ongoing hospital-wide competencies in the time allowed.
• Completes required department competencies in the time allowed.
• Has no incomplete action plans related to required competencies.
• Competency verification records are complete.
• Supports staffing/scheduling needs of the department.
• Works weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Initiates individualized care plan on admission.
• Carries out physician orders.
• Collaborates with other health team members to coordinate medical and nursing management of patients.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Actively participates in direct delivery of safe patient care and maintains a safe comfortable environment for patients.
• Utilizes computer for order entry, to access pertinent patient information and for internal e‑mail applications.
• Demonstrates self‑directed and self‑motivated initiative.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Hospital Safety, and Infection Control Policies.
• Supports the mission, vision, standards, and values of the Medical/Surgical Unit.
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately communicate.
• Serves on nursing committees and/or other hospital committees.
• Participates in orientation and training of new nursing personnel.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Wage commensurate with experience.

.9 FTE, 3 night shifts per week, included in weekend and holiday rotation.