ICU - Registered Nurse RN

A-Line Staffing is recruiting for a full time permanent Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU in Sylacauga, AL . They are offering a generous compensation and a full benefit package.
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
Sylacauga, AL
ICU 7p-7a
Salary Negotiable depending on experience
EDUCATION - Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Alabama.
JOB DESCRIPTION / GENERAL SUMMARY
RN performs functions of assessing; planning, implementing and evaluating care for assigned patients on unit during shift. RN is responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment. RN is responsible for promotion of collaboration with all members of health care team. RN Care Team Leader develops work plan and provides clear directions and expectations for care partner.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Treats guests, patients, physicians and team members with care, courtesy and respect in accordance to Mission Statement and Guest Excellence Creed.
2. Ensures that quality patient care and safety remain a top priority at all times.
3. Adheres to attendance and appearance guidelines at all times.
CLINICAL
1. Performs direct patient care utilizing the nursing process:
a. Ensures patient assessments are completed on continuous and timely basis according to established policy.
b. Ensures individualized development, implementation and evaluation of each patient's plan of care in timely manner.
c. Evaluates patient outcomes to be sure they are measurable, consistent with medical expectations and mutually agreed upon by nurse, patient and significant other/family.
d. Carries out efforts to maintain patient and family satisfaction.
2. Serves as resource/role model to care partner and other health care providers.
a. Models behavior reflective of purpose, philosophy and policies of Patient Care Services and Medical Center.
b. Practices within Alabama Nurse Practice Act.
c. Maintains unit-based competencies and Registered Nurse competencies.
d. Communicates in manner that fosters team building and positive work environment.
e. Promotes valuing of care partner by treating care partner with respect.
3. Quality Improvement
a. Supports and adheres to clinical standards of care, policies and procedures.
b. Practices Standards of:
1. Risk Management
2. Safety
3. Infection Control
4. JC
5. OSHA
6. CDC
c. Reports non-compliance/concerns relating to accepted standards of care to charge nurse/nurse manager or house supervisor.
1. Intervenes directly in situations that are immediately harmful to patient.
d. Participates in quality improvement efforts in department and/or hospital.
LEADERSHIP
1. Communication/Collaboration
a. Communicates and supports mission and vision of Medical Center.
b. Establishes intra and interdisciplinary relationships with members of health care team.
1. Serves as liaison between physicians, staff, and patient/families
2. Serves as liaison with other departments to coordinate care of assigned patients.
c. Promotes an environment conducive to open communication, cooperation and collaboration by listening actively, communicating effectively and teaching other team members to do likewise.
d. Utilizes appropriate interpersonal skills.
e. Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information and records.
f. Demonstrates commitment to organization and its mission.
2. Change Process
a. Responds to changes in working environment in collaborative, flexible manner.
b. Demonstrates ability to problem solve and resolve conflict on shift, as well as make rational and effective decisions based on available information.
c. Follows through and addresses all patient problems remaining from last shift.
3. Physician Satisfaction
a. Recognizes physician as primary customer.
b. Proactively promotes physician satisfaction.
4. Physical Plant
a. Monitors and maintains physical plant providing safe environment for patients, physicians, co-workers and visitors.
b. Promptly reports concerns/incidents to appropriate person if unable to handle personally.
5. Delegation/Prioritization
a. Demonstrates ability to delegate as well as plan, direct and evaluate work of others as appropriate to his/her education and demonstrated competency.
b. Organizes and sets priorities to ensure tasks/assignments are completed in timely manner.
c. Develops work plan for shift and assigned patients taking into consideration patient needs and skill level of care partner.
6. Personal Goals and Development
a. Participates in self-assessment.
b. Develops, with nurse manager and/or charge nurse, plan for personal goal attainment.
c. Implements plan for personal goal attainment.
d. Demonstrates accountability for professional practice.
FINANCIAL
1. Staffing Plans
a. Manages own time and time of care partner to ensure timely completion of work.
b. Team (RN/Team Leader and Care Partner) will complete work within timeframe of assigned shift to decrease and/or eliminate overtime.
2. Equipment and Supply Management
a. Ensures equipment is charged appropriately to patient.
b. Ensures supplies are not wasted and are appropriately charged to patient.
c. Assures return of reusable equipment, properly cleaned, to appropriate place.
d. Treats equipment with care, promptly reports when equipment does not function properly.
3. Maintains overall knowledge of reimbursement as related to cost of providing care.
HUMAN RESOURCES
1 Unit Orientation
a. Participates in orientation of new staff members.
b. Assumes responsibility for completing orientation materials when applicable.
2. Staff Development
a. Acts as resource person for care partner.
b. Encourages growth and development of care partner.
3. Employee Satisfaction
a. Treats care partner with dignity and respect.
b. Facilitates team atmosphere.
KNOWLEDGE:
EXPERIENCE - Work requires one to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies, procedures and clinical guidelines. Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patient and families, to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions. Must possess analytical ability to synthesize knowledge of nursing theory and practice, assessment and planning activities, technical expertise and delegation skills to provide effective nursing care for assigned patients.
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not be to construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
PHYSICAL FACTORS:
WORKER POSITION(S)
STANDING 40% Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about.
WALKING: 50% Moving about on foot.
SITTING: 10% Remaining in the normal seated position. -
TOTAL: 100%
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