Description

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Core Competencies

Adheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

Follows moderate sedation guidelines and monitoring per policy.Preforms transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to assist level of sedation.Discusses the assessment and management of the patient requiring CVVHD

Administers Thrombolytic agents as indicated and ordered.Monitor patients with thrombolytic agents including intra-arterial and recognize possible complications.Administers vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic and other cardiac and emergency medications.Interprets cardiac rhythms and provide appropriate intervention.

Education

DegreeProgramCollege DiplomaNursing

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience

1 Years of experience in acute care

License / Certification Requirements

Registered Nurse LicenseACLS Certification PALS Certification

Compensation Range:

$49.88 - $80.45 / Hour