Job Description
Scionhealth
Description
Job Summary
- Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice
Essential Functions
- Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment
- Documents patient care given
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
- Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff through continuous monitoring and intervention
Organizational Expectations
- Self and Staff Development
- Completes general and organizational unit specific annual requirements and certifications
- Attends 75% of staff meetings
- Consistently projects a positive professional image through appearance and behavior
Nonessential Functions
- Has a willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on as-needed basis or as determined by management
- Demonstrates the philosophy of team concept
- Participates in group projects and staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity
Leadership Capabilities
- Follows established hospital and unit specific policies
- Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise
Qualifications
License/Certifications:
- Licenses: RN
- X Basic Life Support (BLS) – within 30 days of hire
- Handle with Care required within 30 days of hire
- Certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training within 30 days of hire- required (Handle with Care)
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in behavioral health unit preferred
Skills:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
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