RN or LPN Inpatient-Days

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Supervisor: Director of Nursing Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Registered Nurse, OR Licensed Practical Nurse required.  Current Basic Life Support Certification.  Minimum of 1 year RN or LPN experience.

Positional Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process. The RN or LPN will also collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.

Job Descriptions/Essential Functions

Provides skilled, evidence based nursing care under the direction of a physician and/or mid-level

Nurses will be trained to float between nursing departments to meet patient needs

Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient needs

Perform and assist in other clinical and business functions of the clinic/hospital

Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards

Obtain and document allergies, medications, procedures, immunizations, past medical history, family history, social history, chief complaint and vital signs

Responds to and refers incoming telephone inquiries from patients and other parties

Post tests and exam results in patient’s chart

Provides education to patients about his/her conditions or medications

Documents patient care observations and activities according to professional standards and procedures

Demonstrates effective communication skills (verbal, written, and computerized) with the health care team through: documenting, reporting & interacting

Aids in identifying methods of improving patient care

Demonstrates professionalism by: articulating and demonstrating professional behavior, accepting responsibility/accountability for actions, adhering to departmental/ hospital policies and procedures, and applying and maintaining nursing practice

Maintains a clean, well-stocked patient care area, observing asepsis techniques and all other federal mandates, i.e., OSHA, CLIA, etc.

Maintains continuing education units, seeks out and pursues educational opportunities

Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and business functions of the facility

Follow time, attendance policies, and procedures

Uses universal precautions when tasks being performed present the possibility of exposure to blood or body fluids; this includes using appropriate personal protective equipment and work policies

Participates in and fosters an approach to continuously improving quality that includes both intra-departmental and inter-departmental activities

Has knowledge of the clinical interventions and equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served

Ability to make decisions and initiate action under stressful or critical situations

Ability to effectively interact with physicians, mid-levels, other healthcare providers, staff and patients

Working knowledge of computerized medical record and other computerized applications and systems

Ability to work in fast-paced environment; proficient with multi-tasking

Customer service oriented attitude and behavior with a pleasant, poised demeanor.

Embraces and participates in teamwork-oriented environment

Follows all Harrison County Community Hospital District and departmental policies and procedures

All other duties as assigned

Harrison County Community Hospital District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.