Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

JOB SUMMARY

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice

Reports to: Director of House Supervisors

FLSA: Non-exempt

Grade: N20

EEO: 02 Professionals

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supports LRMC Core Values

• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
• Treat all our colleagues as valuable members of our health care team and treat one another with respect and dignity
• Demonstrates a commitment to working collaboratively with one another

Reflects Positive Customer Service Skills

• Treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
• Maintains a courteous, cooperative, respectful and enthusiastic attitude
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times
• Wears identification while on duty

Strives to Improve and Deliver High Quality Patient Care

• Strive to foster excellence and highest standards of work performance
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities
• Attends ins ervices, department meetings
• Completes annual educational requirements
• Maintains regulatory requirements

Recognizes Individual Needs and Concerns for Our Patients and Their Families

• Updates patients, families as appropriate during wait period
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
• Respects the values, cultures, beliefs, and traditions of others
• Follows HIPAA regulations; Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Maintains patient privacy during all aspects of care or service

Understands and Exhibits Fiscal Responsibility

• Act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business
• Reports to work on time as scheduled and ready and able to work
• Use computerized punch time system correctly
• Exhibits initiative and resourcefulness, uses time productively
• Property, equipment and material resources are prudently utilized
• Accepts accountability for departmental productivity goals

Safety

• Strives to achieve the highest levels of safe clinical practice
• Reports all accidents and incidents appropriately
• Uses protective safety devices and equipment as appropriate
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Associate’s Degree Required
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• WV RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required to be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Suggested
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Suggested
• 12 Lead ECG Suggested

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action