REGISTERED NURSE

Arbuckle Memorial Hospital has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. Thetasks or duties assigned to this job could affect the safety and health of theemployee or othersSUMMARY: Plan, organize, direct, provide and evaluate care needed to maintainsafety and improve the health and wellbeing of patients through theimplementation of the nursing process. Provides oversight for all nursing careprocesses provided by other members of the nursing staff. Serve as patient advocate and be activelyinvolved in the care of the patient and support of family members. Communicate effectively for continuity ofcare among patients, families, ancillary personnel and hospital departments.

Knowledgeableabout the interventions and evaluations of drug therapy Maintaindiscretion and confidentiality in communications Knowledgeableabout policies and procedures regarding reporting and release of protectedhealth information (PHI) Competentin clinical skills and use of medical equipment Knowledgeableof Infection Control and Prevention Programs Knowledgeof licensing requirements, nursing practice act, statutes and rules applicableto nursing Maintaincertifications and continuing education requirements needed to perform jobESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:Completescomprehensive assessment of inpatients upon admission and change in condition Completesa focused assessment of patients each shift Assuresthe completion of focused assessment throughout shift by Licensed Practical Nurses and nurse techs Makespatient assignments in accordance with identified patient needs and documentedcompetencies of nursing personnel Establish, implement, evaluate and document patient plan of care and services Provideeducation to staff, patient and family members promoting improvements in healthcare delivery Administerstransfusions of blood and blood products and patient medication administrationas needed Advocatefor patient Triage, assess and record patient's history, signs and symptoms Evaluateand report patient status according to standardized format Performpoint of care diagnostic tests, such as, EKG and glucometer readings Continuallymonitor to assure medical provider's orders for the patient's care are beingcarried out Informmedical provider of any changes in patient status Providesoversight of nursing personnel and all clinical care provided Interactwith patients, family members, medical providers and ancillary personnel on acontinuous basis Carryout procedures for admitting, transferring or discharging patients Knowsand complies with practice standards of the state board of nursing Miscellaneousduties as assigned, requested or requiredEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Current Registered Nurse licensure EntryLevel Degree or Diploma in Nursing LifeSupport (BLS) certificate required upon hire Successfulcompletion of the following courses:o Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), recommendedo Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), recommendedo Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), recommendedo Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), recommendedLANGUAGE/READING SKILLS: Communicate verbally and in writing in English.