Registered Nurse, RN - Night Shift (PRN)

Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center•Fairlawn, OH

32d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible through nursing processes for providing and coordinating nursing care and resource management for patients as well as families and communities; with the goal of attaining, maintaining and resorting optimum health. He/she utilizes judgment and is guided by knowledge of basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical and psycho-social sciences.

Requirements

Three (3) to Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in field or profession preferred.
Current and valid license to practice as registered nurse in the State of Ohio
BLS required within 3 months of hire
ACLS required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

Compiles a total nursing assessment within the initial shift or specified time frame. Assessment includes the following factors: biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational needs and discharge planning
Develops a nursing plan of care based on identified nursing diagnosis, patient care needs and standards and consistent with the therapies of other disciplines
Applies a systematic problem-solving approach in developing, implementing and evaluating nursing plans of care
Documents implementation of the plan of care
Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and outcomes at least daily, making revisions as appropriate.
Introduces self as a Registered Nurse, defines the role to the patient/significant other and orients them to the nursing unit
Demonstrates consideration in communicating with patients/significant others and expresses genuine interest in patients' welfare
Involves the patient and/or significant other in decision making regarding nursing care, in setting goals and in preparing and implementing teaching and/or discharge plans
Teaches patients/significant others at their level of understanding and readiness; documents response to teaching and need for follow-up instructions. Provides safe administration of medication; provides for safe administration of intravenous therapy.
Interprets clinical data/patient responses and collaborates with members of the health care team to provide comprehensive and coordinated patient care
Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to monitor timely achievement of identified patient outcomes within anticipated lengths of stay
Communicates pertinent information throughout all phases of the nursing process
Communicates effectively with physicians and other disciplines to exchange patient information
Provides prompt, accurate shift report, shares all pertinent patient care information throughout assigned shift.
Documents relevant observations of patients' progress, psychosocial status, response to therapy and completion of physical/nursing orders
Prioritizes work and makes changes as situations warrant.
Demonstrates competency in basic nursing practice required to manage and provide total patient care through the application of CCOC's philosophy, policies and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in providing treatment.
Maintains accountability while delegating nursing care responsibilities according to patient care needs and staff competencies
Demonstrates and promotes effective management skills and contributes to the efficient operation of the unit
Assumes leadership role as necessary
Provides staff orientation, training, instruction, guidance, and supervision as necessary
Acts as a role model by maintaining positive behaviors when interacting with patients, visitors and other members of health care team. Transcribes orders and performs other clerical duties as necessary.
Ensures Hourly Patient Rounding is incorporated in to the daily Patient Care routine
Participates in ongoing evaluation to ensure quality nursing care.
All other duties not specifically assigned.