RN FLOAT - Department of Primary & Specialty Care Clinics, PT
Job Specifics
Department of Primary & Specialty Care
Status: Part Time
Shift: Monday - Friday (no weekends, no holidays) Variable start/stop times depending on the office
Provides direct/indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process within the environment of a Physician office. Applies critical thinking skills to assure the delivery of safe, quality, age-specific care. Delegates effectively to appropriate team members. Documents accurately and in a timely manner. Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Current knowledge of the nursing role and scope of practice as defined by the State of Ohio Nurse Practice Act and the Ohio Board of Nursing.
- Current knowledge of American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics.
- Effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/SOFTWARE
- Basic computer literacy (keyboarding; order entry; word processing).
- Knowledge of and skill in using all instrumentation/equipment for patient care in a physician’s office.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses/reassesses patient’s condition based upon observation of patient and interview of patient and/or family, physician’s diagnosis and data, diagnostic results, and relevant data from other healthcare providers.
- Uses professional knowledge to develop/revise nursing plans of care for assigned patients.
- Delivers safe nursing interventions in an organized, efficient, and prioritized manner to address identified needs.
- Evaluates/re-evaluates patient’s response to nursing interventions and patient’s progress to expected outcome(s).
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate the medical and nursing plans of care.
- Accepts delegated responsibilities within scope of practice.
- Delegates responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- Documents all aspects of patient care and maintains patient records, Kardex, and care plans in a timely manner.
- Provides patients and family members with relevant health care education and instructions regarding treatments and procedures.
- Assists in the orientation and training of new and tenured personnel, reassigned nurses, student nurses, faculty, Patient Care Assistants, and Medical Assistants; serves as a preceptor when requested.
- Demonstrates knowledge of disaster/emergency procedures and responds appropriately.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual knowledge, skills, performance and behavior in accordance with hospital, division, and unit standards of care and policies and procedures.
- Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor and personnel safety.
- Maintains patient, employee, physician, and organization confidentiality; respects the rights, privacy, and property of others.
- Demonstrates the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.
- Supports the mission, values, and vision of the organization.
- Will remain in float pool for 1 year from hire date before transferring within the department.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Floats to assigned areas as needed.
- Performs tasks that are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job.
- Participates in staff meetings, educational programs, committees, QI activities and mandatory in-services.
- Participates in maintaining department functions.
- Demonstrates initiative in personal/professional development.
- Presents a professional image.
- Assists with control of costs through the judicious use of human and material resources.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of an accredited program for nursing education with a current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Ohio required.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required.
- Two (2) years minimum clinical experience required.
- Previous Pediatric, Family Practice or Emergency Department experience preferred.
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