Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference. RN/Per Diem/Pain Clinic Delivers direct/indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment; prioritization of patient’s problems and needs; and development/implementation/evaluation of a nursing plan of care. Demonstrates critical thinking in the delivery of safe, quality, age specific care. Delegates effectively to appropriate team members. Documents accurately and in a timely manner. Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory and accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards. Care will be provided to patients of all ages from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, and adult to geriatric, dependent on the department/unit. Primary Job Responsibilities • Integrates best practices and demonstrates competence in the delivery of patient care. • May serve as a resource for/practices within current standards of nursing care. • Identifies and reports clinical and ethical issues. • Assesses/reassesses patient’s condition based upon observation of patient and interview of patient and/or family; physician’s diagnosis and data; data obtained from patient triage; monitoring (e.g. telemetry, ventilators, EKG, fetal monitor); diagnostic results, and relevant data from other healthcare providers. • Uses professional knowledge to develop/revise nursing plans of care for assigned patients according to unit guidelines and criteria with expected outcomes. • Assesses and integrates the patient’s specific needs, individual goals, spiritual and cultural beliefs, learning abilities, desire and motivation to learn, physical and cognitive limitations, and other factors in developing the nursing care plan. • Delivers safe nursing interventions in an organized, efficient, and prioritized manner to address identified needs. • Performs/assists with procedures and nursing interventions. • Administers medications safely and within the requirements of the law and the Ohio Boards of Nursing and Pharmacy. • Evaluates/re-evaluates patient’s response to nursing interventions and patient’s progress to expected outcome(s). • Completes the admission process and initiates discharge planning upon admission. • Completes the discharge process, including but not limited to education/information about self and follow-up care and medications. • Provides nursing care to specific patient populations (e.g. pediatric) and/or diagnoses (e.g. cardiac), dependent on the department/unit. • Identifies changes in the patient’s condition, including but not limited to arrhythmias and/or alterations in hemodynamic status, and intervenes timely and appropriately. • Reviews nursing care plans, physicians’ orders, diagnostic results, and other data to coordinate and facilitate timely completion or follow-up. • Documents all aspects of patient care and maintains patient records and care plans in a timely manner as appropriate for unit. Leadership • Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. • Holds oneself accountable for the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of safe, competent, quality, timely, compassionate, and cost-effective direct and indirect care delivered to the unit’s patient populations and to address the patient’s needs. • Assists with creating and fostering/supporting an environment of trust, respect, and teamwork. • Assists with planning of team members’ daily assignments. • As assigned, assesses current and upcoming shifts for unplanned and/or expected staffing needs and collaborates with the House Supervisor, Department Director, and/or Unit Supervisor to provide appropriate staffing levels by adjusting staffing to meet acuity, and/or high and low census demands, in accordance with established policies and practices. • Serves and actively participates as a unit representative to committees/councils/taskforces and functions at the direction of the Department Director. • Complies with all hospital, Nursing Division, and unit policies and procedures. • Demonstrates loyalty and commitment throughout the organization. • Supports change. • Collaborates with the Department Director and/or Unit Supervisor to coordinate and evaluate new products and equipment. • Advocates for the patient. • Assists with stocking, ordering needed supplies, and inventory control as needed for patient care or functioning of the department/unit. • Addresses availability, storage, functionality, and safety of patient care equipment. • Coordinates timely admissions to, transfers to and from, and discharges from the department/unit to facilitate continuity of care and safety. • Accepts delegated responsibilities for functions such as, but not limited to, charge nurse/coordinator for unit activities on assigned shift. • Delegates/directs responsibilities to appropriate personnel. • Rounds as assigned on patients as appropriate for the role and unit/clinical setting. • Responds to patient needs (e.g. call lights, requests for pain medication). Education • Maintains personal educational records. • Provides patients and family members with relevant health care education and instructions regarding treatments and procedures including pre/post hospital care as appropriate to the patient’s level of understanding. • Assists in the orientation and training of new and tenured personnel, as well as students and faculty. • Serves as a preceptor when assigned. • Completes mandatory requirements including unit proficiencies/competencies in a timely manner. Communication and Relationships • Assists with investigation, completes appropriate reports (e.g. incident; PI report), problem-solves, and/or consults with available resources as appropriate when confronted with clinical concerns or potential problems. • Provides clear, concise, and timely communication in written or hand-off reports for within shift, shift to shift, interdepartmental, as well as for internal and external transfers. • Facilitates patient’s preferred language/ barriers through the use of interpreter services, TTD. • Supports the Department Director, Unit Supervisor and/or House Supervisor in all interactions by maintaining open communication. • Follows the chain of command and provides information in a timely manner. • Identifies/formulates/provides recommendations about concerns or problems. • Responds to/assists with service recovery issues and resolution of conflicts. • Effectively problem solves, makes decisions, and displays positive interpersonal and teamwork skills. • Supports a shared vision. • Meets/follows through on commitments and deadlines. • Uses tact and diplomacy during interactions. • Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate the medical and nursing plans of care and to facilitate patient flow and throughput. • Shares knowledge and experience with team members. • Communicates with patients and family regarding treatments, interventions, plans of care, delays and/or updates on progress of care. • Communicates changes in patient status and/or critical results, and implements appropriate interventions. • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication. • Conducts follow-up phone calls, as appropriate for the department/unit. Knowledge of Healthcare Environment • Participates in and demonstrates knowledge of the preparation for inspections, accreditation surveys, and other regulatory compliance processes. • Participates in and demonstrates knowledge of the review/revision, development, and implementation of policies and procedures and protocols. • Participates in and demonstrates knowledge of identifying, developing, implementing, and monitoring department/unit key metrics for quality and service excellence as well as process improvement initiatives. • Provides for and demonstrates knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities. Professionalism • Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual knowledge, personal/ professional growth and development, skills, performance, and role modeling in accordance with hospital, division, and unit standards of care and policies and procedures. • Accepts responsibility for decisions. • Mentors/coaches team members toward positive outcomes. • Role models a positive professional image and manner as well as positive customer service standards in all interactions with staff, patients, physicians, and other departments. • Represents the organization positively in all venues, including social media. • Maintains patient, employee, physician, and organization confidentiality; respects the rights, privacy, and property of others. • Attends and actively participates in meetings, conferences, and in-services. • Participates in legislative and professional affairs and organizations. • Integrates ethical standards and core values into everyday work activities. • Accepts constructive feedback. • Maintains attendance as well as timeliness according to hospital and department policies. • Adjusts personal schedule to meet the needs of the unit. • Manages stress and adapts to change. Business Skills and Knowledge • Assists with the reduction of waste, both in time and materials; exercises cost containment and the control of expenses (e.g. overtime avoidance); and submits patient charges accurately and timely. • Prioritizes work assignments and manages time effectively. • Adapts to changes in the workload to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency. • Provides input for the annual budget preparation process. • Performs/assists with pre-certification, pre-authorization, registration, and denials, as assigned. Safety • Recognizes disaster and/or emergency situations (e.g. code) and responds appropriately. • Initiates Rapid Response, medical emergency for adults and pediatrics (Code Blue/Code Pink) and initiates/participates in direct life-support measures. • Initiates and participates in fire (Code Red), tornado (Code Gray), infant/child abduction (Code Adam), disaster (Code Yellow), hazardous material incident (Code Orange), person with weapon (Code Silver), bomb threat (Code Black), violent person (Code Violet), missing adult (Code Brown), and other drills to demonstrate knowledge of specific roles during each situation, including the potential evacuation of patients and/or staff. • Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor and staff safety (e.g. use of ceiling lifts, bed and chair alarms; performing time-out). • Demonstrates knowledge of departmental security measures (e.g. special ID badge). • Demonstrates the appropriate application of infection control principles, aseptic technique, and personal protective equipment.
