The RN/Staff acts as a team member by aiding in the supervision and administration of quality care in the hospital. This position may manage the facility during hours that the administrator and Director of Nursing are not present. The RN/Staff is accountable for planning, organizing, directing and delivering patient care by utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures among patient/family, medicine, nursing, ancillary and other team personnel. This position acts as a patient advocate, assessing patients for educational, physiological, psychosocial, comfort and safety needs. The RN/Staff maintains current knowledge and personal education about standards of professional nursing practices and attends staff meetings and other training required by TVHC. This position allows for flexibility in scheduling the needs of a 24/7 facility. All employees perform their work duties in a manner which promotes and supports the Standards of Conduct of Teton Valley Health Care; and demonstrate support of the organization's mission, values, and vision in all actions and interactions with employees, patients, medical staff, guests and visitors.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Directs, supervises, and provides professional nursing care in all areas of the hospital.
Works closely with the medical staff in the evaluation of patients and for the organization of an appropriate plan of care. Utilizes good assessment skills to make systematic observations to identify deviations from normal and any need for immediate intervention.
Provides appropriate nursing care for all patients and consults with /updates charge nurse and/or Provider as necessary. This includes but is not limited to using good assessment skills to make systematic observations to identify deviations from normal and any need for immediate intervention.
Safe, timely, and accurately administers all medications and IV solutions, including the medication reconciliation process, and the supervision Licensed Practical Nurses
Executes legal orders based on knowledge of order's cause and effect after verifying accuracy and no document contraindications.
Acts as Charge Nurse/House Supervisor when assigned. This includes assuming and following disaster policies/procedures and maintaining knowledge of the function of TVHC departments to ensure appropriate management of the facility during weekend and evening hours.
Charts provided patient care and patient conditions and uses approved abbreviations and computer programs/paperwork.
Reports medication events, unusual occurrences, employee injuries, and patient complaints to the Nursing Supervisor.
Completes discharge planning, supervises LPNs performing this function, and identifies short- and long-term patient goals and applies them to care plans.
Assists in orientation, education and direction of nursing, Admissions and EMS staff.
Uses Hospital Admissions program to accurately admit hospital patients.
Assists with any other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current State of Idaho Registered Nurse License
Current BCLS certification
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Basic knowledge in computer use; including email and electronic documentation
Intermediate math skills including algebra equivalent logic and reasoning required for dosage calculations
Ability to use standard patient care equipment including handling flammable gases
Knowledge of use on available nursing resources such as approved textbooks and online sites for patient care
Ability to maintain and follow guidelines, set standards of practice in quality patient care, and state, federal, and facility required infection control practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills matching our patients' needs and TVHC's mission and values