Medical Surgery RN-Nights
Location: Dallas Texas
Description: University General Hospital Systems, LLC. is hiring Medical Surgery RN-Nights right now, this career will be placed in Texas. Further informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. SECTION 1: JOB SUMMARY
This position has responsibility for the management of patient care provided by department personnel. RN assesses, plans, implements and evaluates th! e nursing care of the departmental patients in order to ensure that patients and families receive an optimum level of care. RN must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. RN practices relationship-centered care in concert with the University General Hospital core values of compassion, integrity and innovation and demonstrates excellent customer service standards.
SECTION 2: PATIENT AGE GROUP SERVED
Must be able to provide care to patients of all ages according to the patient population served. Pediatric (13 months â€" 12 years), Adolescent (12-18), young adult (19-40), middle adult (40-65), and mature adult (65 yea! rs and older).
SECTION 3: DUTIES AND RESPONSIB! ILITIES
Applies the nursing process to a group of patients. Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other disciplines as required and adjusts the plan of care as necessary to ensure optimal service
Effectively identifies predictable problems and plans assigned tasks as needed
Performs nursing assessments and initiates the plan of care
Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates activities to facilitate appropriate responses
Communicates the patient’s condition and/or change to appropriate staff and/or physician, as needed.
Ensure appropriate delivery of patient care for a group of patients according to policy and procedure; assigns and/or delegates patient care assignments to licensed and non-licensed nursing staff, based on acuity, needs of the patient, staff availability and qualifications.
Makes patient care and related work assignments to the appropriate department staff; provides direc! tion, and reviews all work, as necessary.
Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.
Prioritizes and plans all work steps to ensure success; considers time, supplies and support required from other individuals and departments in setting up work plan and completing duties.
Provides pertinent shift report to other members of the team.
Assures appropriate follow-up of care for patients assigned to LVN’s and for tasks delegated to non-licensed care givers.
Participates and facilitates in the case management process and cost containment for patients.
Makes appropriate referrals upon admission and throughout hospitalization
Considers all available options and makes appropriate decisions
Assist in the containment of hospital costs through appropriate use of supplies, recovery of patient charges, and conservation of supplies.
Assist in the evaluation of patients for appropriate level of ca! re and communicates with others on the health care team.
Communicates pertinent information regarding patient’s progress and discharge planning needs to appropriate hospital and medical staff.
Evaluates patient progress in light of the plan of care and coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes.
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objective and maintain good employee relations with collaborative integration of the health care team.
Maintains harmonious relationship with staff members, providing support and assistance to ensure quality customer service.
Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism.
Demonstrates flexibility in working hours and days scheduled in order to meet needs of the department.
Seeks and accepts input from Director/Supervisors regarding interpersonal relationships that affect the department’s harmony and serviceability.
Demonstrates accountability! for direct patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes.
Follows established procedures for all treatments, performance of procedures, and medication administration.
Assures the patient treatment plan is followed.
Implements prescribed treatments accurately and in a timely manner.
Evaluates patient response/outcomes to procedures performed, treatments, medication administration and other aspects of the treatment plan.
Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates activities to facilitate appropriate response.
Documents all aspects of patient care efficiently and effectively
Ensures documentation and charging of resource/supplies.
Documents complete patient assessment upon admission within the time frame as per policy.
Documents all medications, treatments, and evaluation of such.
Determines and documents patient problem list, interventions and evaluation.
Demonstra! tes professional practice and conduct at all times.
Maintains ! professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise.
Takes responsibility to regularly update self on knowledge of department and hospital communication changes
Reports to work on time and absences are not to exceed hospital standards.
Conducts job duties in accordance with established hospital, department, and unit policy and procedures.
Demonstrate leadership as a team leader.
Serves as a resource to coworkers.
Participates in unit development and problem solving.
Communicates effectively with members of the healthcare team.
Complies with legal and professional regulations.
Demonstrates behaviors that promote teamwork within department and interdepartmentally, in order to best serve the patient.
Attends and participates in required number of staff meetings per year.
Perf! orms other duties as assigned.
Participates in Performance improvement as appropriate (i.e. data collection, quality control, etc.)
Is able to articulate departmental PI/QC activities.
Is able to articulate one of the top 4 hospital-wide PI activities.
Is able to state the methodology for PI used by the organization.
Assists in one of the following PI activities:
Assists in data collection.
Identifies opportunities or ideas for improvement in department or organization
Participates in PI team.
Demonstrates proficiency at managing post-surgical patient.
Proficient with use of CPM, traction, use of epidural analgesia and patient â€" controlled analgesic (PCA) pump
Demonstrates ability to manage patients with chest drainage system.
Proficient in evaluating patient’s pain management needs immediately post-surgery.
Cultural Diversity
Explains all proc! edures, treatments, and care. Is aware of language barriers.
R! ecognizes specific dietary needs based on cultural background
Provides referral to Social Services as appropriate/needed.
Sets patient goals/outcomes according to culture, priorities, needs, and readiness to learn.
Able to perform care in non-judgmental manner, recognizes discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs.
Demonstrate the components of the hospital’s core values of compassion, integrity and innovation.
Demonstrates customer service standards by smiling, making eye contact, greeting each patient and visitor, seeing out patient and visitor contact, displaying appropriate body language at all times, taking time to go above and beyond for one patient/visitor each day, honoring diversity, and thanking each customer.
Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports all accidents and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
SECTION 4: EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
SECTION 5: EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting required.
SECTION 6: CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Current license to practice in Texas; BLS; ACLS within 3 months of hire
SECTION 7: WORKING ENVIRONMENT
RN must be able to work in a stressful environment. They may be exposed to biohazards and chemicals as outlined in the Infection Control, Safety, and MSDS Manuals. Standard Precautions is required, with significant potential for exposure to latex. This position may require duties including lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds, pushing, and pulling more than 100 pounds. It may also require frequent standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Good visual and auditory ac! uity as well as good manual dexterity and the ability to be readily und! erstood are essential.
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This career starts available on: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:38:34 GMT