Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Float Pool

Trinity Health•Darby, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is looking for an RN to join our nursing team in our Med/Surg Float Team! EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PRN, Nights - 7:00PM-7:30AM Job Description: Provides total, comprehensive care to patients by applying the nursing process in an organized and systemic manner according to hospital policy. Communicates proactively to the health care team, plan of care, changes in patient condition, the patient progress, the discharge plan and other relevant information. Completes admission according to policy utilizing a multi-system approach for the assessment and reassessment. Documents assessment/reassessment, plan, interventions and outcomes according to policy and interprets and utilizes clinical data in the plan of care: Performs accurate and thorough nursing physical assessment and documents thoroughly. Reassesses patient condition per policy. Interprets & utilizes clinical data in the plan of care. Assesses patient for potential risk factors. Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care. Includes pain management and supportive care issues in plan of care. Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care. Assumes accountability for managing the delivery of patient care. Responsible for learning policies and nursing procedure and communicates to others. Performs accurate and thorough nursing physical assessment. Participates in discharge planning, using a multi-disciplinary approach. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds. Assists patient/family with grieving process and end of life cases as appropriate. Initiates IV therapy as per policy/procedure, taking into consideration vein condition, patient age, skin condition, patient positioning, and cognition Provides respiratory support (Pulse ox, suctioning, wall and portable oxygen therapy)

Requirements

Valid nursing license in the state of Pennsylvania
Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor Degree in Nursing highly preferred
Current BCLS required or obtained by completion of orientation.
ACLS required or obtained by completion of orientation if Applicable to Area of Practice.
Prior clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides total, comprehensive care to patients by applying the nursing process in an organized and systemic manner according to hospital policy.
Communicates proactively to the health care team, plan of care, changes in patient condition, the patient progress, the discharge plan and other relevant information.
Completes admission according to policy utilizing a multi-system approach for the assessment and reassessment.
Documents assessment/reassessment, plan, interventions and outcomes according to policy and interprets and utilizes clinical data in the plan of care
Performs accurate and thorough nursing physical assessment and documents thoroughly.
Reassesses patient condition per policy.
Interprets & utilizes clinical data in the plan of care.
Assesses patient for potential risk factors.
Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care.
Includes pain management and supportive care issues in plan of care.
Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
Assumes accountability for managing the delivery of patient care.
Responsible for learning policies and nursing procedure and communicates to others.
Participates in discharge planning, using a multi-disciplinary approach.
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
Assists patient/family with grieving process and end of life cases as appropriate.
Initiates IV therapy as per policy/procedure, taking into consideration vein condition, patient age, skin condition, patient positioning, and cognition
Provides respiratory support (Pulse ox, suctioning, wall and portable oxygen therapy)