MS- TELE RN- NORTH - PM
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Job Description:Anderson Regional RNStaff UsingRN Staff Nurse Template LastPublished: 12/30/2016 LastModified: 12/12/2016 Total Weight = 100% JOB SUMMARY •Provides direct and indirect patient care inthe assigned setting. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, asappropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including results ofdiagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly andaccurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, isable to perform general nursing duties utilizing the nursing process. DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES •Demonstrates Competency in the FollowingAreas: o Professional Requirements: § Knowledge of medicationsand their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinicalcondition. § Performs patient careresponsibilities considering needs specific to the plan of care. § Ability to perform anddocument a complete admission assessment to include: patient's health history,problems identified, patient teaching, and discharge needs/expectations. § Ability to initiate and/orrevise an individualized nursing care plan that is based on assessment ofidentified needs/problems involving the patient and/or family. § Formulates a teaching planbased upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning;family is included in teaching as appropriate. § Demonstrates ability toperform treatments and provide services. § Provides patients with acomplete explanation of procedures or treatments. § Always provides patientsafety by keeping call light within reach, maintaining bed in a low positionwith side rails in place and locked at all times, and seeing that patients aresecured appropriately when transporting by wheelchair or stretcher. § Communicates appropriatelyand clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers, and physicians. § Consults other departmentsas appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. § Provides care appropriateto condition and age of the patient. § Participates in orientationof new personnel. § Demonstrates an ability toassist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical andmanual skills. § Manages and operatesequipment safely and correctly. § Delegates, coordinates, andsupervises patient care as necessary. § Documentation meets currentstandards and policies. § Identifies and addressespsychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social servicesregarding both in hospital and post discharge needs. § Completes documentation asspecified by organizational policy and procedures. § Recognizes abuse/neglectpotential. § Demonstrates a costeffective practice by efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linen,always following established procedures for charge items. § Participates in sharing ofknowledge and expertise through in-service, staff meetings, assisting inorientation of new personnel. § Utilizes infection controlprinciples. § Recognizes adverse drugreactions/interactions with appropriate actions taken. § Takes appropriate measureto prevent skin breakdown. § Provides assistance withbasic self-care/ADLs, as appropriate. § Provides feedback abouthealth status and potential life style changes. § Attends mandatory staffmeetings; reads and returns all staff meeting minutes. § Promotes professionalgrowth of peers and subordinates by sharing knowledge and/or directing them tosources of information appropriate to a given situation. § Accepts constructivecriticism regarding nursing judgments or actions. § Demonstrates an ability tobe flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations. § Interacts professionallywith patient/family and treats them with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentialityand privacy. § Utilizes critical thinkingskills, recognizes and reacts appropriately in the delivery of patient care. § Provides assistance toother nursing care team members to assure efficient, effective and timelyquality patient centered care. § Understands and assumesresponsibility for charge position when assigned, to include patient assignmentaccording to patient acuity and staff mix. § Displays a positiveattitude toward the hospital and his/her profession. § Displays appropriate time managementskills in the planning and administering of patient care. § Actively participates inthe department's performance improvement (PI) activities. § Assumes lifelong learningrelated to profession. o Education/Regulatory Requirements: § Current MississippiRegistered Nurse Licensure. § CPR certified. § One year of RN TELE experience preferred. o Language Skills: § Ability to read andcommunicate effectively in English. o Skills: § Moderate to advancedcomputer and data entry skills. o Specific Age Groups Served: § All age groups. o Exposure Classifications: § Classification I: Jobs inwhich required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membranes or skincontact with blood, body fluids, tissues, or potential spills or splashes. Useof appropriate measures is required for every healthcare provider in thesejobs. o Professional Expectations: § Meets dress code standards;appearance is neat and clean. § Completes annualeducational requirements. § Maintains regulatoryrequirements. § Wears identification badgewhile on duty. § Attends annual review anddepartment in-services as scheduled. § Complies with allorganizational policies regarding ethical business practices. § Communicates the mission,ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of thedepartment. § Demonstrates an ability tobe flexible, organized, and functions well under stressful situations. § Answers telephone andgreets all patients and family members in a polite and tactful manner. • Thisjob description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform otherrelated duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs to the organization. PHYSICAL DEMANDS •Descriptions for Physical Demands:¿ ¿ 1-33%Occasional; 34-67% - Frequent; 68-100% - Continuous o Physical Demands On-the-jobtime is spent in the following physical activities. This job requires thatweight is lifted or force is exerted. § Stand - Occasional § Walk - Frequent § Sit - Occasional § Talk or hear - Continuous § Use hands to finger, handleor feel - Occasional § Push/Pull - Occasional § Reach with hands and arms -Occasional § Up to 10 pounds -Occasional § Up to 25 pounds -Occasional § Up to 50 pounds -Occasional § Up to 100 pounds -Occasional § More than 100 pounds -Frequent § Close Vision (clear visionat 20 inches or less) § Distance Vision (clearvision at 20 feet or more) § Color Vision (ability toidentify and distinguish colors) § Peripheral Vision (abilityto observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right whileeyes are fixed on a given point) § Depth Perception(three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatialrelationships) § Ability to Adjust Focus(ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) § Ability to hear alarms onequipment § Ability to hear client call § Ability to hearinstructions from physician/department staff § Ability to hear overheadpaging system and fire alarms o Work Environment Thisjob requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. § Work near moving mechanicalparts - Occasional § Outdoor weather conditionsOccasional § Risk of electrical shock -Occasional § Risk of radiation -Occasional § The typical noise level forthe work environment - Moderate Noise o Repetitive Motion Actions § Repetitive use of footcontrol - Occasional § Repetitive use of hands -Occasional § Grasping: simple/light -Occasional § Grasping: firm/heavy -Occasional § Fine Dexterity - Occasional PERFORMANCE RATINGS KEY • • ¿Abbrev.¿ Rating¿ Exceeds Expectations ¿ EE 3 Meets Expectations¿ ME 2 Needs Improvment NI 1 Unsatisfactory U 0 EMPLOYEE-BASED COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIORS¿(Part A) •Part A of this form has been designed to document the level of performance as measured against the employee-based competencies/behaviors. After each of the competencies/behaviors, senior management has indicated the weighting, giving the highest weighting to those competencies needing the most focus. The Position Questionnaires/Position Descriptions should be used as a reference guide. The total weighting of all competencies/behaviors is 100. The competencies/behaviors support the Anderson Regional Health Systems (ARHS) strategic planning goals which focus on: Safety; Quality; Satisfaction; People and Finance. People and Satisfaction •Demonstrates effectiveness and courtesy wheninterfacing with patients, family members, contributors, healthcareprofessionals, regulatory agencies, vendors and/or other outside sources. •Demonstrates effectiveness and courtesy wheninterfacing with co-workers at all levels organization-wide. •Demonstrates team building leadership. •Exhibits organizational values. 15% Quality •Participates in the intra andinterdepartmental continuous quality improvement process involving enhancedwork processes, productivity, and employee relations. •Participates in improved departmentalefficiency and productivity. •Participates in improving and/or supportingdepartmental policies and procedures. 15% Finance •Promotes ARHS financial objectives byeffectively establishing position priorities in accordance with departmentprocedures & accurately projecting the time frames needed to performposition-related duties. •Conducts position duties in an organized andorderly manner avoiding costly mistakes. •Avoids wasting time and departmentalresources. 25% Safety / Knowledge /Position Skills •Supports and adheres to safety rules andsupports and adheres to applicable TJC requirements. •Keeps apprised of current and proposed safetyand risk management procedures. •Displays technical and practical knowledge ofessential job functions and position-related duties as described in thePosition Questionnaires/Position Descriptions and other sources. •Keeps current on trends and issues in thefield. •Demonstrates effective oral, written andelectronic communication skills. •Effectively completes a high volume/quantitywork load. •Performs job duties in a high quality manner. 15% Decision Making /Problem Solving / Critical Thinking / Conflict Resolution •Exhibits a sense of ownership fordecision-making activities. •Displays willingness, effectiveness, accuracyand timeliness in making standard position-related decisions. •Demonstrates critical thinking skills incollaboration with others as appropriate. •Demonstrates effective conflict resolutionskills. 15% Flexibility /Dependability / Professional Responsibilities •Demonstrates dependability by maintaining agood attendance record, by being punctual, and must keep licensure andcertifications current as per ARHS policies. •Demonstrates flexibility and reliability byassisting others when needed. •Maintains adherence to ARHS Compliance andEthics programs. •Participates (as approved) in appropriatetraining programs and volunteers and/or participates on special projects. CAREER DEVELOPMENT (PartB) •This Part focuses on the followingdevelopment issues: employee strengths; career interests and aspirations; andemployee development needs. This Part should be completed by the incumbent'simmediate supervisor with input from the position incumbent. •Employee Strengths Pleaseprovide information regarding the employee's position/role-related strengths: • CareerInterests and Aspirations Pleaseprovide information explaining the employee's career goals and objectives: • EmployeeDevelopment Pleaseprovide information regarding how the employee can improve his/herposition/role-related duties and enhance his/her professional development (i.e.seminars, in-house training, outside course work, etc.): PERFORMANCE GOALS FINAL OVERALLPERFORMANCE RATING •Overall Rating:Position Urgency:NormalShifts:12 hour nights 7p-7aState License Details:Must Be Currently ActiveMinimum Years of Experience:4Minimum Guaranteed Hours:No GuaranteeSpecialty Type:NursingSub Specialty:Telemetry NurseGeneral Certifications:ACLSBLS/BCLSPALSNRPATTBilingual:NoEMR Used:No ListingHoliday Coverage Required:No