RN INPATIENT
Location: Fargo North Dakota
Description: RESOURCE TEAM (MEDICAL / SURGICAL) - SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER BASEMENT is in need of RN INPATIENT right now, this career will be placed in North Dakota. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care in all settings in the medical center where nursi! ng is practiced. The nurse assumes the responsibility for the outcome of nursing care during a specified work period. The nurse practices within the full scope of nursing expertise with knowledge of and utilizing appropriate age related nursing standards. The Registered Nurse functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the North Dakota Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules. The Sanford Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurses, including the standards of practice and standards of professional performance, the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the Social Policy Statement for Nurses as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation for nursing care delivery. Reports to As Assigned Education, Experience and Skills Requirements Must have graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing. A bachelor's degree in nursing is required for all new graduate Register! ed Nurses. A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred for exp! erienced Registered Nurses with prior employment relevant to the area of practice. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements. Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as a RN (or LPN) at another facility. Licensure/Certification Requirement Current licensure with the applicable state nursing board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges as required by position. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications (ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP, etc). Job Specific Competencies
Nursing Process: Collects, organizes and analyzes data to identify expected outcomes. Documents holistic assessment of patient emotional, spiritual and physical care needs. Completes assessments within time frame identified in admission policy. Devel! ops plan of care and expected outcomes alongside with patient, family and health care team. Formulates measurable expected outcomes using the electronic nursing diagnosis and standards of care. Individualizes plan based upon identified patient needs inclusive of diversity and cultural needs. Defines outcomes with attainable timeframes and documents as measurable goals. Implements intervention identified and carries out safely, reliably and in a timely manner. Evaluates patient progress toward attainment of outcomes based upon plan of care. Documents evaluation results. Uses resources and collaborates with others to implement plan. Implements physician and nursing orders. Demonstrates total accountability for patient while providing care.
Education: Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice. Participates in ongoing educational-related activities. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and professional competence and documents. Seeks experi! ences to maintain skills and competence for role performance. Promotes ! nursing to students; maintains environment for learning and supervises students as requested. Serves as preceptor as requested for new staff. Educates patients per standards of practice.
Delegation: Consistently delegates appropriate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) as defined within job descriptions, skills and patient care needs and the competence level of the delegate. Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly, tactfully and with sufficient direction when delegating to the UAP. Provides adequate assistance and support to the UAPs to ensure safe, reliable administration of patient care. Consistently monitors the progress of delegated tasks and seeks feedback to ensure patient outcomes are met. Demonstrates overall accountability for the tasks delegated to the UAP.
Communication: Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families under stress/experiencing grief through active support. Communicates through clear, concise! , accurate electronic documentation. Demonstrates effective communication through skills to delegate, collaborate, and negotiate as a member of a team. Contributes to building a positive environment through display of positive behaviors and the use of first party communication. Recognizes and clearly understands individuals are responsible for his/her actions.
Performance Appraisal: Evaluates his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statues, scope of practice and regulation. Engages in self evaluation on a regular basis, identifying strengths and weaknesses. Obtains informal feedback on performance from patients, peers, colleagues and others. Acts to achieve identified performance goals. Actively participates in Nursing Peer Review processes.
Teamwork: Shares knowledge and skills with others (patient conferences, meeting presentations, precept/mentoring). Provides peer feedback in constructive manner. Eng! ages in direct one-to-one communication and promotes great teamwork. Ac! tively contributes in a positive manner to a healthy work environment, safety, education and learning. Engages interdisciplinary team members in care of patients.
Quality of Care: Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and actively participates in quality improvement activities. Documents in a responsible, accountable and ethical manner to promote safe, reliable patient centered care. Uses results of quality improvement activities to initiate change. Implements creativity and innovation to improve care delivery and enhance patient and workplace safety. Provides safe patient transitions and hand-offs through effective communication with patient, family and RN/or other care provider, including the patient and family in communication related to their care. Provides patient safety through application of policies and procedures.
Core Competencies Customer Service
Interacts with customers in a warm and friendly way.
Takes immediate acti! on to meet customer requests or needs.
Listens to understand what customers have to say. Safety
Recognizes safety hazards and takes corrective action; seeking assistance when needed.
Demonstrates knowledge of operational policies and procedures.
Performs work safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property. System Behavior
Makes a decision considering the impact of the decision on other areas.
Initiates collaboration with others outside of service area.
Demonstrates personal commitment to the principles, values, and ethics of the organization.
Models accountability for learning by sharing knowledge and learning from others. Interpersonal/Communication/Relationships
Builds effective working relationships.
Expresses appreciation to others for their work.
Treats others with respect. Blood Exposure
This position is classified as a Category I position under OSHA guidelines with high risk of exposure to bloodborne p! athogens and other potentially infectious materials. Supervisory Dimens! ion Scheduled work hours will vary depending upon patient needs. This may include overtime, under time, call, nights, days, weekends and holidays. May be exposed to communicable diseases. Physical Requirements: View Physical Requirements
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Sanford strives to be a great place to work and a great place to receive care. All applicants accepting an offer of employment with Sanford must consent to a drug screen.
Sanford participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all person(s) hired to work in the United States.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to RESOURCE TEAM (MEDICAL / SURGICAL) - SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER BASEMENT.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:52:10 GMT