03118 RN Float
Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice to ensure quality care is delivered throughout the hospital.
Directly and effectively communicates with the House Supervisor for assignments to perform duties and responsibilities to meet the needs of the facility in a variety of settings as an expert on the specialty staffing team.
Reports to: Director
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing Required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
License: Current RN to practice in the state of AR.
Certifications: BCLS; ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire.
Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Must have the desire and flexibility to quickly adapt and serve as a resource in a variety of settings.
Essential Functions
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Meets compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
Non-Essential Functions
1. Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
2. Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
3. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.