QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current RN licensure in Minnesota
- Current RN licensure in Wisconsin within two months of hire
- Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable
- Strongly demonstrated written and oral communication skills
PREFERRED:
- One year full-time employment as an RN
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Proficiency in other languages may be required. Some positions may have lifting requirements.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is centered on patient care and relationships, and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm, and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective multidisciplinary care team members.
Effectively provides high-quality service to both internal and external customers.
Provides comprehensive assessments to establish and evaluate a plan of care and address changes in a patient’s condition.
Delegates nursing tasks when appropriate and provides supervision and monitoring of function or activity.
Creates and implements dynamic teaching plans based upon identified patient need.
Acts as a resource for other staff.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Nursing Process:
Nursing assessment is accomplished through interviewing, observation, and/or nursing procedures. Problem identification defines the impact of health problems affecting individuals and families. Registered nurses distinguish between normal and abnormal findings to identify patient capabilities and limitations. Planning involves making decisions and setting goals acceptable to the nurse and pertinent others. Implementation provides comprehensive nursing care. Evaluation includes assessment and reassessment of the patient’s progress toward goal achievement.
Nursing Care:
- Demonstrates clinical competence in using the nursing process to provide care to patients and their families.
- Implements established Nursing Policies and Procedures and Standing Orders.
- Provides emotional, intellectual, and psychological support to patients and their families.
Documentation:
- Documents accurately and completely and keeps records regarding clinical practice.
Consultation / Collaboration:
- Shares information with other members of the health care team.
- Makes appropriate patient referrals.
- Uses interdisciplinary resources to enhance clinical decision-making.
- Provides continuity among home, office, inpatient setting, and community.
- Uses appropriate systems to obtain patient information or schedule appointments.
Care Coordination:
Care Coordination is the ongoing support of patients and their families as they navigate care and relationships. It assists patients/families to optimally manage their health care, respect their culture and values, and helps to identify individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences.
Education:
Education imparts knowledge designed to develop skills, enhance decision-making, and promote understanding. It includes interaction with the patient, family, and community, as well as participating in formal and informal professional education.
Leadership:
Nursing leadership involves managing situations, assessing problems, and facilitating solutions. It includes listening, decision-making, delegating, communication, motivating, facilitating, role modeling, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Professionalism:
Professionalism includes knowledge, self-direction, accountability, and the ability to use sound critical judgment in decision-making.
Organizational Behaviors:
Organizational behavior involves building and maintaining solid interdependent relationships within the care unit and throughout the organization.
Participation includes showing interest in and keeping informed of department and organizational changes. Teamwork involves identifying and working to resolve problems with other departments constructively.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
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