RN Float Nurse - Full Time, 7a - 7p
OverviewJob SummaryWhile demonstrating through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital's mission, vision and values, the Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Decatur Morgan Hospital by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death.
The RN utilizes the best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey.
The RN accepts responsibility, authority and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities / Essential Functions Completes all components of Nursing Assessment on new admission as indicated by age specific requirement in indicated time frame:
Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
Initiates and ensures medication reconciliation through admission, transfer and discharge process as applicable.
Plans, directs and evaluates individualized nursing care based on identified problems and age specific/developmental requirements:
Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Collaborates and coordinates with treatment team members to provide quality patient care and maintain accurate and timely interdisciplinary plan of care.
Assesses and documents condition, observation, interventions and response on assigned patients on ongoing basis to include but not limited to normal system review, behavioral and age specific factor.
Plans and provides patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological development and age related factors after identifying barriers to learning.
Performs venipuncture according to hospital policy:
Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Demonstrates safe medication administration, maintaining medication and patient verification process per hospital policy.
Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric Adheres to policies and procedures and demonstrates practices that ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, co-workers, and self.
Demonstrates knowledge of core measures and guidelines to meeting requirements.
Demonstrates problem solving and crucial thinking skills.
Takes the initiative to obtain additional education related to scope of practice.
Functions as a preceptor and mentor.
CPR certification.
CPI certification.
QualificationsMinimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:
Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick Understands technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals and labels Uses eyes, ears, hands and fingers with skill Acts quickly in an emergency, rendering appropriate life-saving measures Communicates with people Change from one duty to another frequently Follow and/or give precise instructions Records and interprets information accurately Able to care for patients of all ages Current in BLS Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Possesses a nursing license in good standing in the State of Alabama.
BSN preferred but not required.
Experience:
Acute care experience - 5 years preferred, 3 years required.
Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Health Care Medical Emergency Nursing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The RN utilizes the best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey.
The RN accepts responsibility, authority and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities / Essential Functions Completes all components of Nursing Assessment on new admission as indicated by age specific requirement in indicated time frame:
Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
Initiates and ensures medication reconciliation through admission, transfer and discharge process as applicable.
Plans, directs and evaluates individualized nursing care based on identified problems and age specific/developmental requirements:
Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Collaborates and coordinates with treatment team members to provide quality patient care and maintain accurate and timely interdisciplinary plan of care.
Assesses and documents condition, observation, interventions and response on assigned patients on ongoing basis to include but not limited to normal system review, behavioral and age specific factor.
Plans and provides patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological development and age related factors after identifying barriers to learning.
Performs venipuncture according to hospital policy:
Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Demonstrates safe medication administration, maintaining medication and patient verification process per hospital policy.
Pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric Adheres to policies and procedures and demonstrates practices that ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, co-workers, and self.
Demonstrates knowledge of core measures and guidelines to meeting requirements.
Demonstrates problem solving and crucial thinking skills.
Takes the initiative to obtain additional education related to scope of practice.
Functions as a preceptor and mentor.
CPR certification.
CPI certification.
QualificationsMinimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:
Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick Understands technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals and labels Uses eyes, ears, hands and fingers with skill Acts quickly in an emergency, rendering appropriate life-saving measures Communicates with people Change from one duty to another frequently Follow and/or give precise instructions Records and interprets information accurately Able to care for patients of all ages Current in BLS Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Possesses a nursing license in good standing in the State of Alabama.
BSN preferred but not required.
Experience:
Acute care experience - 5 years preferred, 3 years required.
Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Health Care Medical Emergency Nursing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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