RN (PRN)-Nursing Float Pool
Company: Coffee Regional Medical Center
Location: Douglas
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
RN (FT)POSITION SUMMARYThe Registered Nurse (RNs) works to
promote good health and prevent illness.Educates patients and the
public about various medical conditionsTreats patients and help in
their rehabilitationProvides advice and emotional support to
patients' families.RNs use considerable judgment in providing a
wide variety of services.Focuses on the overall care of patients by
administering medications under the supervision of doctors and keep
records of symptoms and progress.May supervise licensed practical
nurses (LPNs) and Patient Care Techs.May perform charge nurse
duties.OVERVIEWThe evaluation is to assure individual performance,
departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is
designed to support communication between the manager and the
employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very
important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the
manager and the employee participate in the evaluation
process.QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent
customer service skills.Reads and understands the English
language.Ability to think critically and analytically with little
or no supervisionAbility to work effectively in situations of high
stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.Ability to
process information and prioritizePossesses exceptional verbal and
written communication skillsPossesses independent work habits, is
self-reliant and self-directedAbility to learn, adapt, and change
as required by the job functionsAbility to maintain absolute
confidentiality of material and information accessed and
reviewedBasic computer literacyAbility to move freely, reach, bend,
and complete light liftingAbility to use good body mechanics while
performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA
guidelinesAbility to maintain attendance to meet standard job
practicesEducationRN - Associate DegreeBSN - preferred but not
requiredLicensureLicensed in good standing with the Georgia Board
of Nursing and EKG Course.BCLSAdditional certifications may be
required: ACLS, PALS, etc.Experience1 - 2 years experience
preferred.Interpersonal skillsPositive and effective communication
skillsEssential technical/motor skillsEssential physical
requirementsHeavy: Exert 50 - 100 lb. of force occasionally and/or
up to 30 lb. of force frequently - > 75%Essential mental
requirementsEssential sensory requirementsOtherBasic skills as
defined by licensure/certification.Equipment usedOTHER
QUALIFICATIONSExposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)Level
IAge of Patient Populations ServedNeonates 1 - 30 daysInfants 30
days - 1 yearChildren 1 - 12 yearsAdolescents 13 - 18 yearsAdults
19 - 70 yearsGeriatrics - 70+ yearsSTANDARDS OF PERFORMANCECRMC
employees are devoted to serving our customers - including
patients, physicians, fellow-employees and our community by
adhering to the Standards of Performance. We are here to make all
of our customers feel special.Respectful and Confidential -
Employee respects the rights of privacy of our patients. Ensures
cultural differences are respected.Responsive - Employee responds
quickly, graciously and appropriately to customer needs.Employee
thanks customers.Gratitude and Attitude - Employee's behavior shows
that he/she believes that each of us controls our own attitude and
that what is important is not so much as what happens to us, but
how we choose to react to it.Pride, Ownership, and Image - Employee
accepts all the rights and responsibilities of being a part of the
CRMC family.Communication - Employee is personally accountable for
positive communication with the customer - patients, family members
and co-workers.Teamwork - Employee contributes positively to the
CRMC team and is committed to treating coworkers with courtesy,
honesty and respect. Employee abides by the Time and Attendance
Policy. Employee has team pride in the purpose of our work - saving
lives.JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDSBelow are those
tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of
accomplishing the position's purpose and objectives. These are
critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They
are the major functions for which the person in the position is
held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the
position, along with the corresponding performance
standards.Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order
to provide quality care to assigned patients as evidenced
by:Performs admission assessment in accordance with specific unit
standards.Identifies and documents patient/family/significant other
teaching needs on admissionIdentifies discharge planning needs of
patient/family/significant other on admission.Verification of
patient identity.Verification of patient allergies, NPO
status.Checks current history and physical, laboratory results, the
execution of pre-procedure orders and results of ordered
diagnostics, if applicable.Develops, discusses, and communicates a
realistic problem list (plan of care) in collaboration with each
patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified
needs as evidenced by:Plan of care will include nursing diagnosis
statement for each identified problem.Develops
patient/family/significant other teaching and discharge plan as per
unit standard.Assembles necessary supplies/equipment prior to start
of case.Checks for availability and proper condition of necessary
supplies and equipment.Demonstrates the skills and judgment
necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions,
and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient as
evidenced by:Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and
procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording
medications. Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action,
dose, and side effects.Observes five Rs for administering meds:
right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, right
time.Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication
administration.Administers blood and blood products following
hospital policy and procedures.Initiates and maintains IV access
according to hospital policy and procedures.Assesses and documents
IV site per unit standard.Identifies priorities and executes
nursing care appropriately.Provides emotional support and comfort
measures.Correctly collects and accurately labels
specimens.Evaluates and reassesses the identified problems, care
provided and patient's responses in order to meet patient and
family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered as
evidenced by:Reassessment of plan of care is done per unit
standard.Assesses the patient/significant other's response to
teaching plan in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the
plan.Based on reassessment, plan of care will remain the same or be
modified to meet the patient/significant other's identified
needs.Documents outcomes of patient care.Maintains up to date and
accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the
integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order
to ensure quality care as evidenced by:Nursing assessment is
complete and accurate per unit standard.Day surgery record/form
accurately reflects nursing interventions and medical plan of
care.Discharge plan and documentation accurately reflects patient
and/or significant other's ability to manage care after discharge.
Referrals are made based on identified needs.Interagency
communication referral forms are complete and accurate.Documents
use of narcotics according to hospital policy and
procedure.Accurately and promptly documents unusual occurrences
notes during the patient stay.Maintains current
knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and
development as evidenced by:Practices within legal boundaries of
nurse practice act and according to hospital policy and
procedures.Attends continuing education programs in order to
maintain licensure. Attends at least one seminar per year in your
area of practice.Attends hospital-sponsored training programs as
required by department.Performs all responsibilities/duties
required by the unit/department as defined in the scope of service,
to ensure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed as
evidenced by:Demonstrates the ability to rapidly assess the
patient, differentiating between long and short-term needs.Patients
are discharged from the unit/department with consideration given to
age and mobility.Discharge instructions are thorough and clear.
Signatures obtained as per policy.Demonstrates knowledge of
conscious sedation agents, techniques, and actions.Patients
prepared for their procedure(s) and chart completed in timely
manner.Properly demonstrates ability to recognize cardiac rhythms
and to treat arrhythmias appropriately.Attends all required safety
training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related
to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job
related hazards.Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood
borne and airborne pathogens as evidenced by:Demonstrates knowledge
of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier
equipment.Attends annual education programs.Wears and/or uses
appropriate safety equipment.Demonstrates respect and regard for
the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow
employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous
environment as evidenced by:Interacts with all of the above in a
considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observed by nurse
manager and peers.Fosters mature professional relationships with
fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner as measured by
management observation and peer input.Maintains professional
composure and confidence during stressful situations.Maintains open
communication using appropriate chain of command regarding
issues.Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and
wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow
employees.Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient
information at all times.Presents neat appearance in proper attire
and identification as required by hospital policy.Displays a
positive attitude that contributes to the overall customer service
program in place at the hospital.Directs other licensed and non
licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned
as evidenced by:Demonstrates willingness to assume charge nurse
role as required.Based on patient care needs and skills of
caregiver, delegates responsibilities accordingly.Assignment sheets
are made out with the appropriate coverage for licensed and
non-licensed personnel.Is a resource person for other staff
members.Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as
necessary.Meets clinical competencies for age-specific competencies
as evidenced during skill competency check-offs.REGULATORY
COMPLIANCEBelow are any additional competencies as related to
regulatory compliance that are specific to the job title and not
listed in the other sections of the document.EDUCATION AND
COMPETENCYAttends all mandatory and department-specific education
and training programs as required Attends all required education
and training and can describe his/her responsibilities related to
department safety and specific job related hazard. Has met all
required competencies for the evaluation period as evidenced by job
specific competency evaluations.
Keywords: Coffee Regional Medical Center, Albany , RN (PRN)-Nursing Float Pool, Other , Douglas, Georgia
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