Job ID : 10636
Responsibilities:
Knowledge of nursing processes and experience in health care environment.
Proficient in Windows environment.
Performs assessments and synthesizes data collected by self and others in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on the patient’s physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
Delegates, supervises and implements care in a knowledgeable, consistent and continuous manner by utilization of/adherence to standards which define the process.
Identifies patient/significant other learning needs and their ability to follow through, including discharge instructions, while implementing appropriate measures to meet these needs.
Administer medications as outlined by hospital policy.
Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant other rights, as identified within the organization.
Functions with an awareness and application of safety as identified within the organization.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care, unit function and strives to manage situation in a reduced-risk manner.
Responds to emergency situations to promote optimal patient outcomes by recognizing changes in the patient’s health status.
Ability to communicate positively with patients to obtain a detailed and accurate patient history in a timely manner.
Documents patient data to ensure continuity in the provision and coordination of patient care.
Effectively communicates patient care needs/expectations/priorities with team members.
Acts as resource/educator for team members.
Collaborates effectively with all health care disciplines to facilitate patient outcomes
Documents on all hospital and department records as required.
Serves as mentor for other nurses.
Performs departmental projects as required.
Attends and participates in unit meetings.
Adhere to unit/department policies, procedures, and unit structure standards.
Functions as a responsible team member.
Maintains confidentiality in relation to patients, families, and the organization.
Appropriately represents Covenant HealthCare by promoting a positive image to the departments, medical staff, leadership and outside constituents.
Attends and participates in unit meetings.
Adheres to unit/department policies, procedures, and unit structure standards.
Maintains confidentiality in relation to patients, families, and the organization.
Remains flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignment measures within the organization.
Promptly reports actual and potential medication errors and adverse drug events.
Maintains professional standards by actively participating in continuing education activities, patient outcome activities, and in-services related to area of practice and age(s) of patient population.
Demonstrates excellent customer service in attitude and actions at all times consistent with the Code of Conduct.
Contributes to organization success targets for patient satisfaction and net operating margin.
Demonstrates commitment to the quality philosophy and values of Covenant by maintaining established policies and procedures.
Other information:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Nursing Degree (ADN, Diploma, BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
License to practice professional nursing (RN) in the State of Michigan.
BLS Required
Current experience in patient care area: i.e. PACU, OR, Critical Care or Med Surg.
Recent experience in care of the surgical patient
Covenant HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer.
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