SWU Registered Nurse- 7P PRN

Colquitt Regional Medical Center Moultrie, GA, US

Physical Requirements

Sitting, walking and standing; lifting objects up to 50 lbs.; lifting and turning patients with/without assistance; kneeling, crouching, stooping and squatting; pushing and pulling patients with/without assistance; twisting of hand and wrist; reaching; motor coordination and manual dexterity (meds and treatment); hearing acuity (distinguish heart and breath sounds); visual acuity (read gauges and dials on equipment); color vision (changes in patient skin color and colors of medication).

Environmental Working Conditions

Working with or near chemicals; working near radiation sources; working near fumes; working with hazardous waste; wearing protective clothing and/or equipment; exposure to blood borne pathogens.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.

Initiates, implements, and updates patient care plan.

Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.

Maintains acceptable standards of patient care including specified rounding requirements.

Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.

Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel.

Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.

Administers medications skillfully and correctly consistent to policy

Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.

Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.

Participates in planning changes and improvements.

Participates in hospital safety programs.

Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.

Anticipates and responds effectively to emergency and stressful situations.

Keeps House Supervisor informed of patients, needs, problems, and patient acuity on the nursing unit.

Maintains all education requirements according to organization and state requirements.

Evaluates the performance of personnel with recommendations for appropriate action.

Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.

Willingly provides assistance to other nursing units when requested by management personnel.

Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.

Displays concern and initiative.

Observes and supports hospital policy.

Adheres to hospital policies regarding punctuality and absences and is flexible with scheduling.

Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.

Practices scripting and communicates effectively with patients and family members.

Observes and adheres to patients’ Bill of Rights as related to patient care.

Performs any and all job duties as assigned by Director for completion of job requirements.

Annual completion of World Health Organization hand hygiene education and training and its relationship to infection control in addition to physical demonstration and understanding of compliance monitoring.

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