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Registered Nurse H&V - Main Electrophysiology - Full Time - Days

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The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age specific. The RN adheres to American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Clinical Responsibilities

• The Nursing Process: Assessment
  
  • Understands signs and symptoms and data related to the patients presenting needs and actual or potential nursing diagnosis.
  • Recognizes and appropriately reports to the physician and charge RN pertinent abnormal data and changes in the patients condition.
  • Utilizes appropriate handoff methods to collaborate with other healthcare team members to communicate pertinent data regarding patients physiological and psychological data.
  • Assesses patient, family, and environment for safety risks, proactively seeks out and performs safety initiatives.
  
  
  
• Diagnosis and Planning
  • Prepares, coordinates, and revises multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family to be supportive of the TCH model of care/Patient and Family Centered care. For each problem a measurable goal is set.
  • Communicates the plan of care utilizing SBAR and handoff processes with all team members.
  • Establish priorities of care, discusses plan of care during shift report, and participates in care conferences.
  • Initiates discharge planning upon admission, makes appropriate referrals consistent with the anticipated length of stay.
  
  
  
• Implementation
  • Performs and delegates nursing actions based on appropriate orders demonstrates critical thinking and accountability for appropriate implementation.
  • Provides ongoing, individualized holistic patient and family education based on needs and plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking upon review of physician orders, making appropriate referrals, & contacts other health team professionals.
  • Responds to emergency situations that require an immediate, controlled precision in a skillful manner.
  • Implements measures to prevent contamination and/or transmission of disease to include the use of appropriate protective devices and equipment to prevent injury and maintain a safe environment.
  
  
  
• Evaluation
  • Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care interventions, adjusts or continues with plan of care based on patient and family response.
  
  
  
• Documentation
  • Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented in the patients electronic medical record reflecting the plan of care as implemented by the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team.
  • Documents information in a timely manner, according to hospital policy, to include the plan of care, accurate updates, teaching and the patients and family response to care.
  
  
  

Employee Responsibilities

• Complies with organization and department policies and required training.
• Completes all educational requirements to maintain competency related to specific population of patient and/or regulatory agencies (Healthstream education 100% on-time completion and attendance for annual education day).
• Submits required tests and paperwork in a timely manner without management interventions.
• Follows the time and attendance policy; reports to work on time, maintains a good attendance record, has badge and uses it to clock in and out, makes requests for tie off as far in advance as possible, etc.
• Demonstrates leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, delegate, and mentor peers and other members of the healthcare team while effectively managing the care of patients and family members.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for professional growth and development. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
• Participates in 75% of staff meetings and 75% of council meetings as appropriate.
• Participates in unit based activities/initiatives for performance improvement, evidence based projects, and research as needed.
• Participates in council activities and task forces to improve competencies of self, co-workers, and staff members related to patient care.
• Supports self and peers in professional growth and development utilizing resources and opportunities within and outside of The Christ Hospital.
• Participates in self and peer review activities to include the positive recognition of peers and staff on a regular basis.
• Acts as a resource, educator and preceptor for multidisciplinary team members, staff and nursing students, continuously evaluating and documenting competency.
• Maintains competency in POC (point of care) testing for unit specific nursing practice.
• Participation in the professional advancement program.
• Participation in community service activities.

Qualifications

Education:

• TCH does hire AD and Diploma nurses; however all nurses hired after January 2010 must receive their BSN within 5 years of the date of hire. RNs who were employed at TCH prior to January 2010, and have more than 20 years of experience as an RN are permitted to pursue their BSN on a voluntary basis.
• A MSN or DNP are not required but supersede the requirement for the BSN.

Years of Experience:

• None required

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
• The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
• The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.

Licenses and Certifications:

• The RN holds a current licensure to practice nursing in Ohio.
• Membership in professional organizations is desirable.
• BLS certification is required prior to patient contact.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire in step-down and ICU areas.
• Certification in area of clinical specialty is expected within five years of eligibility.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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