Registered Nurse Endoscopy and Surgery - FT Days with Call

GENERAL RN MAIN FUNCTION:

Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, professional, compassionate, and caring manner.

Directs the activities of paraprofessionals as they provide care. Responsible for assuring effective.

communication with patients, support persons and members of the healthcare team. Responsible for

implementing nursing care of assigned patients via the Nursing Process including assessment,

diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Acts in compliance with hospital, Nursing Department policies/procedures and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Ohio. Follows WCH

Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and appropriate service standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.

Operations

1. Maintains appropriate clinical skills:

1. Administerscare according to WCH/unit policy/procedure, current standards of care and OhioNurse Practice Act.

1. Performs assessments/reassessments and documentation relevant topatient'scondition,needsand age, per nursing documentation guidelines. Communicates changes in patientcondition to physician intimelymanner and suggestspossible interventionsand course ofcare asappropriate ina collaborative manner.

1. Initiates,evaluates,andreviewsplan ofcare.

1. Providesage-appropriatehealth teaching related to diagnosis,identifiedpatient/family needsand medication, using available teaching resources and assuring patient familyunderstanding byteachback.

1. Administers medication safely:

1. Correctlydemonstratesuse ofCPOE(Computer Physician Order Entry)

1. Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose andeffectiveness asrelated todiagnosis.

1. Follows 6 rights of medicationadministration.

1. Demonstrates appropriate/safe medication handling/administration.

1. Reassesses and documents effectiveness ofmedication.

1. Assures team members huddle and round on patientsto :

1. Evaluate the environment toassuresafety & infection control standards aremet.

1. Evaluate the care provided toassureit is based on practice standards andevidence-based practice.

1. Evaluate the educational plan and itsimplementation,assessing forand addressing gaps incare.

1. Evaluate forany additional /alternative care needs, and patient/familysatisfaction.

1. Evaluate adherence to nursing practice standards of care and documentation of care by thenurse and teammembers.

1. Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize workload.Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritizedand completedin a timely manner.

5. Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision making

6. Other duties as assigned by management team