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JOB
SUMMARY:The
FBC Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for professional nursing care
of patients in the assigned area/department, including identification
of patient needs and implementation of nursing interventions utilizing
the nursing process.
Responsibilities also include delegation of duties to and
supervision of both licensed and non-licensed personnel as
appropriate. Works
collaboratively with ancillary staff, nursing staff and other
personnel. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assesses patients condition and nursing
needs.
Identifies goals through the care planning
process.
Identifies appropriate nursing actions to
meet care-planning goals with regards to patients holistic needs.
Exhibits age appropriate competencies: newborn, child, adolescent, adult
and geriatric.
Answers call lights promptly.
Upon completion of nursing
interventions, documents accurately and thoroughly in the appropriate
area of the patient record.
Reports changes in patient condition or
pertinent observations to the appropriate physician and/or other
member of the healthcare team.
Actively participates in patient/family
education and the discharge planning process.
Assists physicians with special tests and
procedures within scope of practice and training.
Participates in orientation of new personnel.
Assists with and/or initiates emergency
measures appropriately.
Participates in the maintenance of a clean
and safe environment.
Actively participates in Performance
Improvement.
Accepts accountability for own actions.
Attends
all mandatory in-service trainings.
Maintains
current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certification.
Satisfactorily complete an
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring course
Completes
all annual required educational competencies.
Attends
all mandatory in-service trainings.
Completes
all annual required educational competencies.
ADDITIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:a.
May
be required to float to other patient care areas in the hospital. OTHER
FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES:1.
Supports
and models individual behavior consistent with the Standards of Excellence and
the mission, vision and values of Livingston Healthcare.2.
Demonstrates
commitment to customer service by:·
Building
effective working relationships and treating others with respect.·
Interacting
with customers (patients, co-workers and visitors) in a warm and friendly way.·
Taking
immediate action to meet customers needs or request.·
Attentive
to each customer concern.3.
Demonstrates
and encourages an ethic of open and effective communication and teamwork
throughout the organization.4.
Adheres
to Livingston HealthCares Code of Conduct and Livingston HealthCare and
departmental compliance policies.The above statements reflect the
general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the
job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all
the work requirements which may be inherent in the position. QUALIFICATION
(required):1.
Current
Montana RN license.2.
Current
BLS and NRP certification.3.
ACLS, PALS within one year of hire.