Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! RN - Direct Admit Job Locations US-AL-Tuscaloosa ID 2024-9306 Category RN - Registered Nurse Position Type Regular Full-Time (72 to 80 hours bi-weekly) Overview

Plans, coordinates and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.  Provides leadership to other team members by articulating and delegating expected standards of care, supervising and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions.  Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff.

Responsibilities

 1.  Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs.

2. Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.

            3.  Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with

                patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered  

                outcomes.

            4. Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the

                patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.

            5.  Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents 

                observations, care provided and changes in care plan.

                6.  Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift

                      reports.

                7.  Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as

                     warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes

                     necessary for improvement.

                8. Performs initial and annual competency per job class.

DCH Standards:

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee HandbookMust adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.All other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Current Alabama RN license required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required.  Professional Nursing Certifcation preferred. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

 

WORK CONTEXT

Demonstrate leadership skillsRequires decision making that will affect othersResponsible to achieve outcomesMust be able to communicate clearly and accuratelyAbility to delegate to team members and studentsMust be able to receive delegationAddress conflict and stressful situationCommunicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussionDealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalitiesMust be able to use electronic mail, telephone and textingMust be able to work in groupsMust be able to perform structured and unstructured workMust be meet time pressure and time linesIncludes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutionsRequires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc.

 PHYSICAL FACTORS

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walkingMust be able to reach reasonable distances in any directionMust be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop Must be able to run in an emergencyMust have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objectsMust be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be ablet o feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertipsMust be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodationMust possess stamina to work prolonged shiftsHearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Physical presence onsite is essential. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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