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Optics Engineer

Jennie Stuart Health

Optics Engineer

Hopkinsville, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for administering and recording medication.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects.
    • Observe five R’s for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right method, right dose, and right time.
    • Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.
    • Maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures.
    • Assesses and documents IV site every eight hours per unit standard.
    • Reports change in patient status immediately.
    • Reports the progress of the patient’s/significant other’s response to teaching plan to treatment team.
    • Implements changes in plan of care.
    • Patient is oriented to unit and vital signs recorded within one hour of admission.
    • Each identified problem is addressed using BIRP format every twelve hours and PRN (if applicable).
    • Flow sheets and I & O sheets are signed with name and title.
    • Medication administration record must include full signature and title of nurse administering med, time given, reason for omission, and site for infection (if applicable).
    • Documents narcotic use according to hospital policy and procedure.
    • Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to hospital policy and procedures.
    • Attends continuing education programs.
    • Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by departments.
    • Maintains CPR certifications.
    • Attends all required safety education programs.
    • Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions when asked by supervisor.
    • Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
    • Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards. 
    • Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
    • If manager/leader, provides for the safety of department employees.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
    • Attends annual education programs.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of MRI patient care observation and management.
    • Has knowledge of procedures for PCA pain management.
    • Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner, as observed by the divisional director and peers.
    • Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner, as measured by management observation and peer input.
    • Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
    • Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command.     
    • Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow employees.
    • Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times.
    • Presents neat appearance in proper attire and displays identification as required by hospital policy.
    • Displays a positive attitude that contributes to the overall customer service program at the hospital.
    • Supports the hospital’s mission, policies, and procedures.
    • Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by divisional director.
    • Reports to work on time and is at work as scheduled, as observed by the divisional director or staffing coordinator.

    Required Skills

    REQUIRED EDUCATION:

    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
    • Current licensed by the state of Kentucky or compact state.
    • BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.
    • CPI certification preferred.

     

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    REQUIRED EDUCATION:

    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
    • Current licensed by the state of Kentucky or compact state.
    • BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.
    • CPI certification preferred.