RN

Forrest Health

  • Picayune, MS
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Summary:As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will work closely with the Patient Care Coordinator to deliver high-quality patient care. You will receive assignments from the coordinator and follow the nursing process methodically, which includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Your collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator will be evident through your thorough documentation in the Patient Care Record, direct observations by the Nurse Director, and feedback from patients about the care they receive.You will be accountable to the Patient Care Coordinator for patient care and ultimately answerable to the Nurse Director. Your role will require you to apply your knowledge and skills to provide care tailored to the age of the patients you serve. Additionally, you should demonstrate an understanding of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to assess patient data to identify their specific needs based on age. Your performance should align with the department's Performance Standards.Performance Expectations:
  • Meets established standards of practice of assessment and reassessment from admission to discharge as evidenced by appropriate documentation in the medical record
  • Consistently plans patient care in conjunction with other disciplines to meet the goals and individualized needs of the patients
  • Is competent in patient interventions as evidenced by safe administration of medications, treatments, procedures, infection control, and addressing changes in status to safely care for patients
  • Consistently evaluates the practices of care delivered to patients and adjusts care according to established best practices, standards of practice and physician’s orders
  • Consistently educates patients and family on equipment, medications, safety, pain control, and discharge needs
  • Completes accurate and timely documentation
  • Is competent to access and utilize the EMR for the provision of patient care
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job specific responsibilities related to safety, security, emergency preparedness, control of hazardous materials, life safety, and utility systems as outlined in the hospital’s environment of care plan
  • Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patients, from pediatric to adult in performance of duties and responsibilities
  • Possess critical thinking ability
  • Able to safely utilize equipment including, but not limited to: Automated Blood Pressure Machine, Perform Manual Blood Pressure, Defibrillator, Portable and Wall Suction, Glucometer, Automated SCD Pump, IV Pump, Feeding Pump, Patient Warmer, Blood/ Fluid Warmer, Telemetry Monitor, Patient Beds, Omni-cell Med dispenser.
  • Completes OTIS reports as needed
  • Properly documents restraints per policy an relevant care plan charting per shift
  • Keeps a clean, safe, quiet, and efficient work environment
  • Competent in patient interventions as evidenced by safe administration of medications, treatments, procedures, infection control, and addressing changes in status to safely care for patients
  • Able to safely and effectively care for the patient place on a 72 hour hold
  • Proficient in drawling labs after phlebotomy training
  • Ability in competency of central line care, , IV insertion/care and blood transfusions
  • Notifies PCC of any concerns or unresolved complaints immediately
Qualifications:Education/SkillsGraduate of a recognized accredited non-online RN program.Work Experience:One year medical/surgical nursing care preferred, but not required.Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE· Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MSAdditional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below· Basic Life SupportWithin 30 Days of EmploymentRequired
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Within 90 Days of EmploymentRequired
  • NIH Stroke Scale
Within 1 Year of EmploymentRequired
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support
Within 90 Days of EmploymentRequiredMental Demands: Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.

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