RN Weekend - 4Ab - Med Surg

Independence Health System Careers•Greensburg, PA

About The Position

The RN Weekend assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for a designated group of patients. The nurse coordinates, directs, and participates as an effective member of the interdisciplinary health care team to support efficient unit operations and positive patient outcomes. The Registered Nurse provides direct oversight of the GN, LPN, Technical Partner, ALS Technician, Nurse Extern, and Unit Clerks. This includes conducting the initial comprehensive assessment, interpreting the assessment to initiate the interprofessional plan of care, and supervising delegation of duties within the scope and capabilities of the care team. The position may also serve as a coach and mentor, though it has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The incumbent is scheduled according to operational needs, which may include rotating shifts, standby, or on-call work. Local travel between system locations may be expected. The role involves direct patient care and use of protective equipment as required by CDC guidance. When lifting more than 50 pounds, two-person assistance and/or a transfer device is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Strong leadership ability and good organizational skills.
Independent and critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
Knowledge of the legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Current Basic Life Support certification through an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED program.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.
A nursing refresher course may be required if the employee has not worked in an acute care setting during their most recent three consecutive years of professional employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of medical-surgical experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a designated group of patients.
Coordinate, direct, and participate as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education, professional publications, networking, and participation in professional societies.
Assure quality of care by following therapeutic standards, evaluating outcomes against goals and standards, and making or recommending adjustments in accordance with nursing standards and regulations.
Follow infection-control, medication administration and storage, and controlled-substance policies and protocols.
Document patient care in patient and department records, and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
Protect confidential information and maintain patient confidence.
Establish rapport with patients and others to identify care requirements, and provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Promote patient independence by establishing care goals, teaching patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care, and answering questions.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment, request assistance from support personnel when needed, and resolve patient problems through multidisciplinary teamwork.
Communicate with health care teams, respond to requests, build rapport, and participate in continuous quality improvement and problem-solving.
Ensure equipment operates by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, arranging repairs, maintaining inventories, and evaluating equipment and techniques.
Maintain nursing supply inventories by checking stock, anticipating needs, ordering and expediting supplies, verifying receipts, and using supplies appropriately.
Conduct initial comprehensive assessments and interpret findings to initiate the interprofessional plan of care.
Provide direct oversight of GNs, LPNs, Technical Partners, ALS Technicians, Nurse Externs, and Unit Clerks, including supervising delegation within team members' scope and capabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May coach and mentor other positions in the department.