Description

Job Summary:

The Express Care RN practices autonomously and in accordance with professional nursing standards, within the parameters of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, and within the policies and procedures of Anderson Hospital . He/she is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care through assessment, planning, implementation and outcome evaluation within the parameters of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act. The Express Care RN promotes safe and effective care to all age groups from neonates to geriatrics.

Service and Quality Standards:

1. Service

Is Customer focused

Anticipates customer needs

Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

to customers and coworkers

2. Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

Assist in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

Supports performance improvement

Seeks ways to improve systems and services

Shows commitment to improvement efforts

Meets mandatory educational requirements

3. People

Is conversation conscious

Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

Promotes a harassment free environment

Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code

of Excellence/Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

4. Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

Supports hospital initiatives

Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

Fosters team cooperation

5. Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates flexibility to meet staffing needs of department and organization.

2. Effectively utilizes the nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient

outcomes.

3. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful,

accurate and efficient manner to newborns, pediatric, adolescent, adults and geriatric

populations.

4. Assess patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and

evaluation. Documents readiness to learn, teaching, barriers and outcomes.

5. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, according to hospital

policies and procedures.

6. Provides leadership and autonomy in the professional practice setting and the

profession.

- Assists with the orientation of new employees

- Precepts student nurses

- Delegates appropriately

- Self-manages time and responsibilities

- Functions as Charge RN

7. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical and

religious diversity.

8. Engages in activities to expand and/or enhance the professional nursing role, which

includes integration of research and evident based practice.

- Seeks continuing education opportunities

- Supports professional Nursing organizations

- Supports Nursing Certification

- Utilizes evidence-based practice

- Supports and utilizes research in practice

- Supports committee/council involvement

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Licensure/Certification: Illinois license or eligible. CPR certification required. ACLS and PALS or ENPC certification required within 6 months of hire.

Experience Requirements: Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience in an acute care facility preferred; previous emergency care facility and/or urgent care facility experience preferred; previous charge experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Activity:

NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%

Lift/Carry X

Push/Pull X

Reach Overhead X

Climb X

Squat/Bend/Kneel X

Sit X

Stand X

Walk/Move About X

The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.