Job Overview:
This position is responsible for completing an initial assessment and individualized nursing history on specified inpatient admissions. This position primarily utilizes the assessment portion of the nursing process through direct and indirect care with patients, families and or primary care givers. The position collaborates in a collegial manner with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patients needs. This position requires excellent organization and customer service skills.
Job Requirements:
Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing
New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Certification in related specialty within two years of assuming position or within 6 months of becoming eligible for the exam (whichever comes first) Registered Nurse
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the Principles of Biological, Physical, Behavioral, Social,
and Nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
Membership in related professional organization
2-3 years experience Clinical Nursing
Job Responsibilities:
Provides proficient assessment skills, and ensures Initial assessments are complete and accurate, including vital signs and weight, health counseling needs, evaluation of skin, pain management, fall risk assessment, and safety. Initiates appropriate Plans of Care. Communicates assessment findings to other healthcare providers as appropriate.
Uses critical thinking to makes decisions based on assessments. Performs the use of equipment with adept technical expertise. Has achieved all core competencies and required/mandatory education. Remains current in clinical practice: Maintains and/or enhances current knowledge through continuing education, professional organizations, specialty certifications.
Provides documentation which reflects thorough nursing history including teaching needs, plan of care, and wound documentation. Documentation meets standards for Quality audits. Acts as a resource to other clinical and ancillary staff/ students.
Provides a safe and therapeutic environment while maintaining patient's rights and dignity. Exhibits the ability to prioritize patient needs. Demonstrates appropriate time management and organizational skills. Is proficient in critical thinking skills when problem solving. Assists with patient throughput by completing the admission process in a timely manner and coordinating admission activities with other disciplines
Assumes organizational and educational responsibilities. Identifies areas for professional and self-improvement through self-assessment and peer review, as well as the continuing education of team members continuing education, formal education, professional organization membership, and/or certification. Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues and others. Provides peers with constructive feedback regarding skills and knowledge. Maintains awareness of ongoing continuous improvement changes and supports changes through active participation.
Other Job-Related Information:
The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration,
and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages:- pursuit of
improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advanced degrees,
and the attainment of specialty certification;- nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing
organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty;- involvement in activities that better the health of
our community;- nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and- all nurses to
foster, support, and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other
caregivers for the betterment of patient care.
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Consistently
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS...
* Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
* Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
* Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS...
* Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
* Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
* Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS...
* Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
* Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
* Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS...
* Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
* Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
* Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS...
* Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
* Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community |
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