Type: RN
Department: OB & MedSurg
Status: Part-time/Flex
Shift: Nights
Job Number: 126
Summary of Position:
The Licensed Professional Nurse (RN) is a practitioner responsible for assessing, planning prioritizing, organizing, administering, and evaluating patient care for a group of patients on the FCMU and Medical Surgical units.
Responsibilities:
Responsible to perform within the rules and regulations of Idaho State Board of Nursing
Observe strict ethical guidelines in regard to confidentiality
Provide prompt care to patient requests with empathy and genuine interest
Identify safety concerns and implement necessary safety protocols
Effective response to crisis situations
Initiate, develop and document patient plan of care according to timeframes established in the FCMU and Medical Surgical unit policies
Assessment skills and techniques to assess the perinatal/neonatal and Medical Surgical patients
Delegates care to team members based on complexity; staff education and competency; State Regulations; BGH policy and procedures and DNV standards
Maintain established BGH policies and procedures and protocols in nursing department worked
Supports the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the nursing departments and hospital
Willingness to participate in continuing education to meet own professional development needs
Maintains necessary credentialing (see Job Specifications)
Provides safe and comprehensive nursing care according to state regulations, hospital policy and procedure and DNV standards
Establish care priorities based on patient problems; notify physician promptly regarding concerns
Must be proficient in medication administration, including IV therapy, as evidenced by lack of medication errors. Reports medication errors
Perform procedures accurately, completely and safely according to established policy and procedure and physician orders
Provide care with minimal supervision in a timely manner
Additional Essential Functions as outline in the Job Description
Education:
Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program
Experience:
Minimum graduate nurse of accredited professional nursing program.
Licensure/Certification:
Current State of Idaho RN License; Current BLS certification; Preferred certifications: ACLS, STABLE, NRP, EFM or obtained within 6 months of hire.