IV Therapy/Registered Nurse - FT

HIGHLAND DISTRICT HOSPITAL•Hillsboro, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Assumes total responsibility for Outpatient Treatment/IV Therapy. Coordinates total nursing care for the total population served. Uses the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and supervising individual patient care. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care. Identifies patient’s needs and problems and works toward solutions with assistance to patients, patient’s family or significant other, physician and all hospital departments participating in patient care. Be able to work flexible hours. Assures licensure of ordering physician per policy. Administers medication and provides treatment accurately. Verbalizes understanding of need for patient confidentiality during phone conversations, faxing information and verbal communication between health care professionals. Clean and maintains equipment and supplied used in the treatment of patients. Evaluates and selects new products. Educates the staff on the use of these products. Assist manager in budget preparation and responsible for ordering of supplies. Maintains professional standards by participating in research, in-services, committees, PI projects, etc. Completes annual skills validation, maintains competencies and education per Department/Hospital policy. Shows knowledge of new trends and techniques in nursing. Maintain a safe and neat work area. Demonstrate a good working relationship with all Physicians and their respective offices. Highland District Hospital is committed to serving our community by providing quality healthcare in an atmosphere of safety, compassion and excellence. It is the responsibility of all employees to interact with patients, visitors, and/or co-workers with compassion, dignity, and respect. Employees are to maintain positive behaviors, approaches and attitudes and commitment to interpersonal service. Each employee is to serve as a role model for the organization’s Beahvior Based Standards, proactively promoting teamwork and a collaborative culture. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing
Current licensure with Ohio State Board of Nursing
At least one year of Medical-Surgical or comparable experience required
Physically/Emotionally able to handle irregular hours and stressful situations with minimal absences
The position requires coordination, corrected vision, hearing, the use of two hands, two feet, the ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time
Bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting items up to 75 pounds
Verbal ability to express ideas clearly, and the ability to listen to others
The position requires tolerance of stressful work conditions
Due to the nature of the position, the RN may be exposed to various pathogens
There will be exposure to unpleasant patients
Must be able to handle emergency and crisis situations
The position requires the successful completion of a medical examination after offer of hire has been made
The position requires the employee to be free of all unlawful substances and alcohol

Responsibilities

Assumes total responsibility for Outpatient Treatment/IV Therapy
Coordinates total nursing care for the total population served
Uses the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and supervising individual patient care
Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of care
Identifies patient’s needs and problems and works toward solutions with assistance to patients, patient’s family or significant other, physician and all hospital departments participating in patient care
Assures licensure of ordering physician per policy
Administers medication and provides treatment accurately
Verbalizes understanding of need for patient confidentiality during phone conversations, faxing information and verbal communication between health care professionals
Cleans and maintains equipment and supplied used in the treatment of patients
Evaluates and selects new products
Educates the staff on the use of these products
Assists manager in budget preparation and responsible for ordering of supplies
Maintains professional standards by participating in research, in-services, committees, PI projects, etc
Completes annual skills validation, maintains competencies and education per Department/Hospital policy
Shows knowledge of new trends and techniques in nursing
Maintains a safe and neat work area
Demonstrates a good working relationship with all Physicians and their respective offices
Performs other duties as assigned