RN- ACU

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

About The Position

QUALIFICATIONS Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Experience/Skills One year experience in medical-related field Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports Required Licenses/Certifications Currently licensed as an RN by the Indiana State Board of Nursing CPR ACLS Working Conditions ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with the established Behavioral Expectations Patient Care Demonstrates ability to assess infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for treatment and/or care Willingly accepts assignments that contribute to optimal patient care Reports change of condition to physician Shows knowledge of medication effects and uses appropriate resources when needed Assumes responsibility for medication errors committed, completes occurrence form properly, and notifies supervisor and physician as indicated Answers call lights promptly Reports lab values to physician accurately and in a timely manner Keeps patient informed and facilitates patient participation in plan of care Documentation Responsible for accurately initiating and completing all forms pertaining to patient care Maintains patient record Accurately and legibly transcribes physician order and inputs order entry Completes documentation legibly and follows hospital policy for signatures, dates, and timing of events Unit Responsibilities/Leadership/Misc Properly delegates necessary activities to other members of health care team as their abilities or level of education dictates Participates in orientation of new staff Refers appropriate problems to House Supervisor, Director/Asst. Director of Patient Care Services and contributes to the resolution Supports hospital and nursing policies and decisions Promotes harmonious working relationship within unit and with peers Uses equipment and supplies in a safe efficient manner Cleans and returns equipment to proper storage Coordinates/assists in maintaining unit and patient room tidiness Participates in QI/PR activities and committees as assigned Keeps current with advances in nursing Supports department by demonstrating flexibility with schedule and job duties

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
One year experience in medical-related field
Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports
Currently licensed as an RN by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
CPR
ACLS

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to assess infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for treatment and/or care
Willingly accepts assignments that contribute to optimal patient care
Reports change of condition to physician
Shows knowledge of medication effects and uses appropriate resources when needed
Assumes responsibility for medication errors committed, completes occurrence form properly, and notifies supervisor and physician as indicated
Answers call lights promptly
Reports lab values to physician accurately and in a timely manner
Keeps patient informed and facilitates patient participation in plan of care
Responsible for accurately initiating and completing all forms pertaining to patient care
Maintains patient record
Accurately and legibly transcribes physician order and inputs order entry
Completes documentation legibly and follows hospital policy for signatures, dates, and timing of events
Properly delegates necessary activities to other members of health care team as their abilities or level of education dictates
Participates in orientation of new staff
Refers appropriate problems to House Supervisor, Director/Asst. Director of Patient Care Services and contributes to the resolution
Supports hospital and nursing policies and decisions
Promotes harmonious working relationship within unit and with peers
Uses equipment and supplies in a safe efficient manner
Cleans and returns equipment to proper storage
Coordinates/assists in maintaining unit and patient room tidiness
Participates in QI/PR activities and committees as assigned
Keeps current with advances in nursing
Supports department by demonstrating flexibility with schedule and job duties