Overview
He/she is responsible for the planning, coordination and directing quality compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families. They also provide leadership to other team members by articulating expected standards of care, supervising and encouraging team members, and supporting their contributions.
Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates, and directs quality, compassionate care by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families.
Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff.
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.
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.
Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient's needs and the capabilities of the team members.
Applies safety principles when performing care.
Accurately documents observations, care provided, and changes in care plan.
Provides accurate handoff reports and participates in unit based huddles.
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.
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 Handbook.
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
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 licensure.
Must be CPR, ACLS certified as needed.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
WORK CONTEXT
Interpersonal Relationships
Contact with others
Electronic mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Telephone
Work With Work Group or Team
Physical Work Conditions
Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Wear Radiation Protection
Structural Job Characteristics
Consequence of Error
Freedom to Make Decisions
Frequency of Decision Making
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
PHYSICAL FACTORS
Physical Abilities
Dynamic Flexibility
Extent Flexibility
Gross Body Coordination
Gross Body Equilibrium
Stamina
Static Strength
Trunk Strength
Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
Physical presence onsite is essential.
OTHER JOB FACTORS
Work Styles
Adaptability/Flexibility
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Concern for Others
Cooperation
Dependability
Independence
Initiative
Integrity
Self-Control
Social Orientation
Stress Tolerance
Work Values
Achievement
Independence
Relationships
Working Conditions