RN at Reid Health

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Care, Patient Monitoring, Advanced Life Support, Team Collaboration, Patient Advocacy, Compassion, Communication, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Documentation, Empathy, Leadership, Safety Practices, Interpersonal Skills, Therapeutic Touch, Patient Satisfaction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

RN 1150 2 East- Critical Care Schedule: Day Shift. 36 Hours Weekly. 7:00am-7:15pm. About the Position A “Registered Nurse” is a person who holds a valid Indiana license, and who bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences. The patient population in the Critical Care Unit consists of individuals with life-threatening conditions and complex medical needs, including but not limited to respiratory failure, sepsis, multi-organ dysfunction, traumatic injuries, neurological disorders, and post-operative complications. These patients require continuous monitoring, advanced life support interventions, and a multidisciplinary approach to ensure optimal outcomes and recovery. Overview of Responsibilities Must maintain competence in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP after initial training. Expected to demonstrate a calm, pleasant, and professional demeanor. Must have the ability to work cooperatively with all staff, physicians, and departments. Committed to Patient Satisfaction and Patient Safety. See Competency Checklist for Unit/Department/Service Area Specifics. Requires interpersonal skills to instruct and comfort patients and their families, and maintain communication with a variety of internal and external staff. Recognizes and reinforces positive efforts of the healthcare team and co-workers. Addresses issues tactfully and in a timely manner. Experience as determined by work area and hospital in order to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of unit and departmental policies and procedures. Must meet established quality and quantity standards for the role. Appropriately uses therapeutic touch to calm and comfort. Demonstrates a cheerful demeanor through smiling and other non-verbal cues, maintaining a positive attitude and refraining from complaining. Willing to work hard and assist others once own tasks are completed. Remains sensitive to the needs and workload of the entire unit/department. Shows willingness to take ownership, using “I” or “we” rather than “they” or “them.” Avoids blaming others. Demonstrates compassion by understanding and relating to patients’ situations, and helping them achieve their desired outcomes. Supports the team by recognizing and celebrating successes, treating team members with respect, and participating actively in team activities. Always prioritizes safety when making decisions. Uses imagination to connect with others, fostering empathy and compassion. Promotes and supports Reid’s services and regional market strategies to achieve “Lean” deployment strategies. Demonstrates the ability to connect on a human level, including making eye contact and greeting patients, families, visitors, and staff. Shows courteous interactions, including using correct voice inflection and positive body language. Demonstrates empathy by acknowledging and validating patients' situations or experiences. (“It must be hard to…” “It must be difficult to…”) This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary. Education & Experience Minimum education required: Associates, Bachelor's, or Masters Degree in Nursing Licensure & Certification Minimum licensure required: Licensure in State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse Position: RN-Charge, Department: Critical Care About Reid We take pride in walking with patients and families during some of life’s most consequential journeys. In the communities we serve, we responsibly invest in equitable, compassionate care through service, patient advocacy, and education. Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customer’s expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We need individuals who align with our mission, vision, values and key service behaviors. We are responsible to work together as one team toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. About the Position A “Charge Nurse” is a licensed registered nurse who is responsible for coordinating all administrative, technical and/or clinical functions relating to the provision of services on a per shift basis within their unit/department. Provides leadership to maximize customer satisfaction. Functions as a significant member of the unit leadership structure and assists the Unit Manager with developing educational programs, formulation of policies and procedures, establishing goals, engaging in problem-solving activities and fiscal management. Possesses the maturity, ability and flexibility to deal effectively with the constantly changing situations encountered in the complex health care environment. The patient population in the Critical Care Unit consists of individuals with severe and life-threatening conditions, including but not limited to respiratory failure, cardiac emergencies, sepsis, multi-organ dysfunction, traumatic injuries, and post-surgical complications. These patients require advanced monitoring, complex interventions, and a high level of coordination among the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety. Supervisory Responsibilities No positions will formally report to the Charge Nurse; however, the Charge Nurse will be responsible for the oversight and administration of nursing services for their unit/department, including providing guidance and direction to all employees working within the department during their shift. Fundamental Expectations for Success • Routinely demonstrates a strong commitment to Reid’s behavioral standards by serving as a role model to others. Please refer to the electronic copy for the latest version. • Consistently demonstrates the behavior standards identified in Reid’s Mission, Vision and Values at all times. • Practices the Key Service Behaviors to support an outstanding customer and employee experience. • Adheres to Reid’s confidentiality policies related to patients, family and visitors, staff, physicians, and customers. • Takes pride and care in personal appearance and reports to work in attire that projects professionalism and respect. • Completes all required hospital education and employee health requirements on time. • Follows Reid’s confidentiality policies related to customers, family and visitors, and employees. • Perform work in a safe manner and follow all Reid safety requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Responsible for the coordination of patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation during an assigned shift. • Responsible for the coordination of services and patient flow including admissions, discharges, and resource allocation during the shift and multidisciplinary rounding to assure consistent and appropriate patient care. • Demonstrates that she/he can work independently within scope of practice. • Uses appropriate resources – Unit Manager, Directors, Administrative Coordinator, Pharmacy, etc. • Demonstrates good time management by having no unjustified overtime. • Informs supervisor when hours worked may accrue overtime and incidental overtime. • Holds team accountable for good time management practices. • Collaborates with team and management to develop cost-effective solutions and improve workflow processes. • Uses team huddles and check-backs to proactively manage changes. • Proactively resolves scheduling shortages/overages. Position Description for RN-Charge, CCU • Objectively promotes conflict resolution in a professional manner and serves as a nonbiased mediator. • Accepts and offers team direction. • Open to constructive feedback. • Remains flexible with alterations in work assignments. • Actively supports unit goals, strategic plans and participates in hospital initiatives. • Responds to unit needs through flexibility with schedule and covering shift shortages. • Looks for opportunities to recognize staff and celebrate successes. • Collaborates across all shifts to create unit harmony and good shift to shift working relationships. • Documentation is accurate, precise, thorough and meets the department and regulatory standards including date/time and signature on all medical record entries. • Compliant with Read Back and Verify (RBV) of all telephone and verbal orders. • Documentation is up-to-date and concurrently charted in “real time.” • Documentation is legible, grammatically correct with appropriate punctuation. • Documentation contains only hospital approved abbreviations. • Documentation portrays the patient’s condition (tells the story in a sequential order). • Documents changes in patient condition and responses to interventions. • Documents communications with physicians and/or other members of the healthcare team. • Uses quantifiable tools to document pain (Lichert & Wong Scales) and follow-up intervention responses. • Documents safety risks. • Documents observational and purposeful rounding. • Demonstrates competence in utilization of all EHR and resource systems. • Completes medication reconciliation. • Documentation is consistent with all regulatory requirements including time, date, “RBV”, etc. • Accountable for maintaining privacy of medical records and patient information. • Builds trust with customers as evidence by: introducing self, actively listening, displaying positive body language, explaining procedures and providing frequent updates. • Anticipates the needs of customers and responds to questions, concerns and needs in a timely manner. • Performs rounding, bedside report and hand-off. • Involves customers in decision-making, care planning and utilizes communication boards in patient rooms. • Promotes a healing and supportive environment which may include: therapeutic touch/massage, music therapy, aroma therapy, quiet environment, eliminating offensive odors, soothing room environment (temperature, cleanliness, etc.). • Communicates in a constructive and professional manner in all interactions. • Accommodates the cultural, spiritual and emotional needs of customers. • Has credibility with colleagues such that she/he is sought out as a unit resource. • Coaches team on RBC concepts, best practice and other issues. • Holds team accountable for RBC’s, best practice and other issues. • Coaches team to achieve all elements of HCAHPS. • Coaches team on prevention and early recognition of customer dissatisfaction and on service recovery efforts. • Plans and communicates with staff, physicians and other departments, serving as a liaison to promote teamwork and harmonious working relationships. • Appropriately recognizes abnormal assessment data. • Assesses needs of entire care area through direct observation and shift report from prior charge nurse. • Utilizes assessment data to accurately identify priority focus. • Collaborates with care team to create appropriate plan of care. • Decides initial patient assignments of other nurses/staff by assessing the patients' needs and each nurse’s/staff skills and adjusting patient assignments as necessary using the same judgment. • Effectively carries out plan of care. • Initiates and assists with emergency protocols/standing orders. • Assists with the implementation of new products and process changes. Position Description for RN-Charge, • Recognizes success of plan of care or modifies plan of care accordingly. • Assists in the evaluation of new products and process changes. • Applies skillful reasoning to the Nursing Process. • Achieves a minimum score of 4 on the Critical Thinking Diagnostic. • Initiates nursing protocols and standing orders as condition dictates. • Provides active coordination of overall care. • Shift report is thorough, timely and gives an accurate health picture. • Accurately and appropriately shares patient changes with the care team. • Fall precautions and other safety measures are identified and utilized for appropriate customers. • Utilizes Independent Double Check with high alert medications (Insulin, Lovenox, Heparin, TPN, etc.) • Ensures safety by utilizing the five rights of medication administration • Does not override safety mechanisms with medication administration (armband overrides, MAK overrides, etc.). • Volunteers and actively participates in Charge Nurse meetings, Unit Practice Councils, unit/department meetings, unit updates, Kaizens, unit/department QA or other committees as assigned and actively offers constructive feedback. • Directs staff appropriately and serves as a resource. • Responsible for contributing to the efficient and effective operation of the nursing area and for development of self and others by being a role model and providing leadership. • Provides best-practice by following hospital standards of care, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. • Performs employee evaluations prior to due date. • Provides employee coaching up to and including corrective action by using “Just Culture.” • Assumes a primary role and is responsible for the implementation of organizational strategies such as Lean initiatives, electronic health records, quality/patient safety initiatives and nursing practice standards of care on a given shift. • Manages appropriate and responsible communication and assures staff assigned to the unit receive information in a timely manner. Follows up to assure that changes are appropriately communicated and implemented. • Responsible to assist the Unit Manager in achieving outcomes associated with quality, patient safety, organizational goals, unit specific goals and nursing practice initiatives with appropriate and timely follow up. • Remains free of any level of corrective action. • Essential member of the code blue, rapid response, medical alert, and trauma team responding to critical events or emergencies throughout the organization. • Demonstrates competency for IABP • Demonstrates competency for Swan • Demonstrates competency for chest tubes • Demonstrates competency for Pacer • Demonstrates competency using Tablo • Demonstrates competency in Adult Time Temperature Management • Demonstrates competency for Impella device • Demonstrates competency in prone positioning/rotoprone • Demonstrates competency sheath pulling and arterial lines • Demonstrates competency in BAR/Cardiac monitoring/interpretation Education and Experience • Education required: Graduation from accredited nursing program (RN). • Experience preferred: Two to three years’ experience in a critical care department or health care setting or 1 year experience in a nursing supervisory role or equivalent. Licensure and Certification • Licensure in the State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse • BLS • ACLS • PALS • NRP • TNCC Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Demonstrates ability to connect on a human level, at a minimum making eye contact with and greeting patients, families, visitors and staff. • Shows courteous interactions, including correct voice inflection and positive body language. • Demonstrates empathy by acknowledging and validating patients’ situation or experience. (“It must be hard to…” “It must be difficult to…”) • Appropriately uses therapeutic touch to calm and comfort. • Demonstrates a cheerful demeanor by smiling or other non-verbal communication, not complaining and displaying a positive attitude. • Willing to work hard; offers to help others when own work completed. Sensitive to needs and workload of entire unit/department. • Shows willingness to take ownership; uses “I” or “we” rather than “they” or “them”. Blame is not directed at others. • Demonstrates compassion by ability to “walk in someone’s shoes” – get to their level, to understand where they are and what they’re feeling, and help them get to where they want to be. • Supports team by recognizing and celebrating successes and failures, giving credit publicly, actively participating in team activities, treating team members with respect and dignity. • Always considers safety first when making decisions. • Promotes and supports Reid’s services, Regional Market Strategies to achieve “Lean” deployment strategies. Position Specific Competencies Successful completion of Reid Hospital orientation and competency-based skills appropriate for the area assigned. Individual performance and competency-based skills are maintained through ongoing assessment of competence and educational activities. Written evaluations are done on an annual basis.. • Demonstrates basic communication skills • Demonstrates ability to work with age-specific populations • Demonstrates Patient Safety • Demonstrates appropriate body mechanics • Demonstrates infection control practices • Demonstrates ability to provide comfort and safety measures for patient • Performs or contributes to patient assessment according to policy and procedure • Develops or contributes to a Plan of care • Implements or contributes to implementing plan of care for the patient • Evaluates or contributes to evaluating POC • Demonstrates ability to assess and manage patient’s pain • Demonstrates ability to manage medications • Demonstrates management of IV therapy • Demonstrates ability to monitor & manage blood glucose • Demonstrates ability to manage emergent patient conditions • Demonstrates management of blood and blood products • Demonstrates management of urinary care • Demonstrates ability to manage chest tubes • Demonstrates management of ostomies • Demonstrates ability to manage Tracheostomies • Demonstrates management of NG Tubes • Demonstrates management of Central Venous Lines • Demonstrates ability to manage Wound Dressings • Demonstrates ability to document in appropriate records • Please refer to the electronic copy for the latest version. Work Environment Normal patient care environment which requires continuous concentration and attention to detail. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to performance of certain patient care activities, fluctuations in patient acuity and staff availability. Physical Demands • Lifting: Yes, greater than 50% of the time • Pushing/Pulling: Yes, greater than 50% of the time • Standing: Yes, greater than 50% of the time • Sitting: Yes, greater than 50% of the time • Walking: Yes, greater than 50% of the time Travel: No Overtime: Yes (as needed to meet patient demand) Holidays: Yes (every other holiday) Weekends: Yes (estimated every 3rd weekend in rotation) Different Shifts: No On-Call: No This description is intended to describe the general nature and most essential duties to be performed by individuals assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. All Reid Health campuses are smoke-free. Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you. Reid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit. The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health. It's more than a place to work. Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care. Reid Health is looking to add to its family with service-minded individuals like you. 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Responsibilities

The RN-Charge is responsible for coordinating patient care and ensuring optimal outcomes through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. They also oversee patient flow, admissions, and discharges while providing leadership and support to the nursing team.