1. Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. Adheres to all state, federal, and local laws and standards as they relate to the ethical and legal compliance plans and policies.
3. Performs patient assessments by collecting and interpreting data.
4. Develops a plan of care, which addresses patient problems.
5. Communicates with patients, families and/or significant others, and the multidisciplinary team in the coordination and implementation of patient care.
6. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement care appropriate to the age of the patient.
7. Delegates, supervises, and evaluates care given by other nursing team members.
8. Documents nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations of patient’s response.
9. Identifies potential emergency situations and initiates appropriate response.
10. Provides patient and family teaching.
11. Continuously evaluates and modifies the plan of care and teaching plans based on the patient’s response.
12. Provides a safe environment by adhering to hospital policies and procedures for isolation techniques, use of restraints, falls prevention, blood transfusions, and safe medication administration.
13. Attends mandatory skills validation, staff meetings, and continuing education as designated by individual department standards.
14. Assists with orientation of new employees.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variations require.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program. Effective March 1, 2015, all newly employed RNs will be required to have a BSN or be prepared to complete their BSN within 3 years of hire.
Licensure: RN Indiana License. CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days.
Experience: None.
Other Job Requirements:
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.
KEY TO FREQUENCY CODES:
R = Rarely (less than 0.5 hours per day) F = Frequently (2.6 - 5.5 hours per day)
C = Continually (5.6 - 8.0 hours per day) N/A = Not Applicable
O = Occasionally (0.6 - 2.5 hours per day)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sitting __F___ Balancing __F___
Stationary Standing __F___ Reaching Overhead __O__
Walking __F___ Grasping __F___
Ability to be Mobile __C__ Keyboarding __F___
Crouching __O__ Pinching __O__
Kneeling/Crawling __O__ Twisting __O__
Pushing: __O__ Lifting: __F___
Maximum Weight: _35 lb_____ Maximum Weight: _35 lb_____
Stooping __F___ Climbing __F___
Turning/Pivoting __F___
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Talking in Person __F___ Hearing in Person __F___
Talking on Telephone __F___ Hearing on Telephone __F___
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS
Safety (e.g., clothing, safety equipment): __F___
Exposures (e.g., fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, temperature, dust, noise, etc.): __F___
Operation of heavy equipment, tools, vehicles: __R___
Required hygiene standards (e.g. food handling, contaminated and/or sterile equipment): __F___
Blood-borne Pathogen/Hep B Risk: YES
Air-borne Pathogen Risk: YES
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.