NURSE JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Staff Nurse (RN/LPN)
Date: November 11, 2019
Job Code: 840577 (RN)/840579 (LPN)
Reports to: DON/ADON/Clinical Manager
Department: Nursing
Approved by: Director of Nursing
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Be a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Experience:
One year experience in a healthcare setting is preferred
Maintain a Nursing Licensure by obtaining appropriate number of annual CEU hours
Knowledge, Skills
& Abilities:
Work respectfully with staff, patients, family members and visitors
Properly use/maintain supplies and equipment
Be able to work as a team with other departmental staff
Be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning patient care, and facility up keep.
Must be able to uphold the standards of the MN Department of Health; be familiar with and abide by the federally mandated HIPAA regulations which protect the confidentiality of our patients and employees.
A sincere desire to provide direct services to patients, with a strong emphasis on rehabilitation
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position (See physical demands requirements)
Must be able to make sound judgments and appropriately prioritize work
Must be able to manage time, be responsible, mature, and flexible
Must be able to work as a team member to maintain consistence and quality of care for all of our patients
Possess good assessment/direct care skills
Possess a working knowledge of IV Therapy
Be fluent in both spoken and written English in order to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and co-workers
Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Possess a current Minnesota nursing license
Possess current certification in CPR
(must maintain current certification)
MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS:
1. Be responsible for admissions:
Room preparation, welcome, and escort the patient to the room
Introduction to facility, routine
Review and implement admitting orders, enter orders into EPIC
Communicate with physician any concerns or order clarification
Communicate with other departments re: follow-up of physician’s
orders
Complete initial nursing assessments, flowsheet and care plans
Provide equipment appropriate to diagnosis, set up
Complete all documentation as required
2. Be responsible for discharges:
Complete discharge or transfer form
Prepare all discharge medications and supplies. Review AVS in EPIC
Double check that all home care needs and transportation have been arranged
Meet with patient and family to review all discharge orders and answer any questions, call in medications to the Pharmacy of choice
Escort patient to vehicle
Complete all documentation as required
3. Provide direct care to patients
Primary Nursing cares
Provide ADLs including grooming, bathing, dressing toileting, ambulation, and feeding (includes passing meal trays)
Assess physical and mental status of patient to determine efficacy of treatment plan; includes an accurate head to toe assessment and documentation in EPIC flowsheet. Progress notes written to be diagnosis specific.
Administer medication as ordered by MD/NP team: Oral, IV, PR, inhalers, gtts, topicals.
Provide treatments as ordered by the Physician Team: dressings, PVR, straight cathing, ace wraps, etc. and document the treatment as done.
Communicate with interdisciplinary team as needed
4. Other
Answer call lights and provide follow-up to ensure needs are met
Answer questions from patients and families or direct them to the
appropriate person
Work professionally with employees in all departments and with
all outside customers
Attend in-services as required, complete all training in My Learning as assigned
Have a working knowledge of all state, federal, and facility policies
and comply with them.
Complete documentation in chart including nurse’s notes, flow sheets,
I&O, BM, VS, O2 sats., and weights
Notify physician and/or nurse practitioner of any patient concerns
Check MARs against new orders
Give report to Nursing Assistants, supervise and work together with nursing assistant to ensure their work is done to meet the MD orders and Patient needs.
Maintain accurate intake and output on patients
Provide a complete and comprehensive report to the on-coming shift
Promote and maintain a positive attitude at all times, professional attitude and interactions with co-workers
Work as charge nurse/in-house coordinator as needed
Other duties that may be assigned
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Values
All team members are expected to demonstrate our values:
Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.
We are committed to living our values. That means our patients and families can expect certain things from each of us:
They can expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity and respect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timely information. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable, coordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find and simple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And they can expect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by being open and honest, and keeping our word.
Additional Expectations:
Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
Maintains regular and timely attendance
Protects confidentiality
Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.
Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)
I have read and understand the qualifications and requirements related to the job description and duties of the Staff Nurse (LPN/RN).
Physical and Mental Requirements (The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability. This information is needed to assist CVTCC in meeting these obligations.)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – staff Nurse
(frequency based on an 8 hour shift)
Occasionally
1-2.5 hr
Frequently
>2.5 to 6 hr
Continuously
>6-8 hr
STANDING
x
WALKING
x
SITTING
X
REACHING ABOVE SHOULDERS
X
rEACHING WAIST LEVEL
X
REACHING BELOW KNEE
X
CLIMBING
X
LIFTING under 10 #
X
LIFTING 11-50 #
X
lifting over 50#
X
CARRY above shoulder
X
carry waist level
X
carry below knee
X
Bending
X
PUSHING
X
Squat/Kneeling
X
Repetitive Actions
X
Writing
X
KEYBOARDING
X
DRIVING
SPEAKING/Hearing
X
seeing/visual
X
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT
X
Noise
Fumes/Gases
X
Chemicals
X
Heat/Cold
X
Human Tissue/Fluids
X
Biohazard Matl
X
Infectious Disease
Animal Tissue/Fluids
Dirt
X
Moving Machinery
Radiation
Lasers
Vibration
Wet/Humid Environment
X
Work Inside
Work Outside
X
telephone usage
X
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
X
tRANSFER equipment
X
cpm
X
SCALE
X
wHEEL CHAIR/WALKER
cLEANING cART/TOOLS
X
NURSING ASSESSMENT EQUIP
MENTAL requirements
X
freq people contact
X
Frequent Interruptions
X
Mult Concurrent Tasks
X
irreg wk schedule
X
decision making skills
X
Frequent Deadlines
supervisory skills
X
concentration req
X
Organizational Skills
X
detailed work
X
ability to wk independ
X
Ability to Wk w/Others
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTS or Requirements:
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