Form Updated: September 2014

Job Title: Registered Professional Nurse Position number:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Department Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Professional Nurse (RN) coordinates the nursing care for assigned patients. Utilizing the nursing process, the Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements and evaluates, in collaboration with the patient, family and other health team members, the nursing care for assigned patients, demonstrating clinical competency and maintaining standards of professional nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid WV RN license. Diploma, ADN/ASN, BSN. Minimum of one year health care experience preferred. BLS required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Able to wear latex or vinyl gloves for 11-12 hours, with frequent changes and hand washing.

2. Able to tolerate working with and around noxious odors

3. Use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse

4. Answer telephones and transcribe messages

5. Communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.

6. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.

7. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.

8. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.

9. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death.

10. Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly)

11. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12 hour shift.

12. Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist.

13. Able to ambulate, position, turn and pull up in bed self-assisting adult patients.

OSHA EXPOSURE CLASSIFICATION I TB EXPOSURE I

STAFF RIGHTS: I am aware of any potentially conflicting situations and I request not to participate in the following aspects of a patient’s care or treatment because of cultural values, ethics or religious beliefs (Specify any staff rights or indicate NONE; initial)

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ACCOMMODATIONS: I request the following reasonable accommodations (special equipment, etc) in order to perform the functions of this position (Specify accommodations or indicate NONE; initial)

Disclaimer Statement:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The organization reserves the right to alter working hours, based on needs.

Employee ___________________________________________________________________ Date__________________

A. Performs all duties and assumes staff nurse responsibilities while providing patient care.

1. Collects, documents and analyzes the patient’s current health status and medical history. Completes admission assessment.

2. Formulates and initiates plan of care (when appropriate) based on patient needs. Establishes priority of care based on physical, developmental, and psychological needs. Initiates nursing interventions based on relevant data collection.

3. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of interventions and modifies the plan of care and expected outcomes as appropriate. Applies these principles while monitoring patient condition and while providing pain management and other interventions that would be appropriate.

4. Appropriately assesses patient/family learning needs. Provides teaching materials and properly documents when teaching has been initiated, reinforced, and completed.

5. Demonstrates age appropriate medication administration while using two unique patient identifiers. Documents medication administration accurately, including its effectiveness when appropriate. Scans patient and medication barcodes (when appropriate) in Meditech 85% of the time on units that use BMV as applicable.

B. Facilitates problem solving and conflict resolution between staff, physicians and departments.

1. Makes effective decisions provides ongoing dialogue with physicians and resolves clinical and interpersonal problems.

2. Uses tactful communications in sensitive and/or emotionally charged situations.

3. Follows up with supervisor regarding any reported complaints, conflicts, or concerns.

4. Promotes positive public relations with patients, staff, visitors and physicians.

5. Remains productive when stressed.

C. Communicates in a clear and concise manner with hospital staff and patients, families and visitors.

1. Accurately describes the clinical situation and elicits input from staff on a consistent basis.

2. Shares reliable, concise, relevant information in a timely manner to staff, patient and co-workers.

3. Uses written, verbal and electronic communication for maximizing comprehensive information exchange.

4. Practices active and receptive listening skills to ensure productive results.

D. Professional Development

1. Attends in-services, department, and other hospital meetings. Meet department standard.

2. Accepts and uses constructive criticism to improve personnel performance. Assumes responsibility for own behaviors and actions.

3. Seeks to add to knowledge and skills and assumes responsibility for professional development.

E. Assists in the development and implementation of research based practice through facilitated collaboration.

1. Quickly learns, implements, and mentors change as it relates to the use of new equipment, procedures, and technology that improves patient care at WVUH-East. Responds well to change.

2. Actively assists fellow staff and management in preparation for all credentialing and licensing surveys (TJC, Medicare, etc.).

3. Assists the hospital with meeting all Core Measure goals.

4. Assists the hospital with meeting all Press Ganey, Patient Satisfaction goals.

F. Understands and adheres to Hospital Risk Management program.

1. Informs the patient of rights and responsibilities.

2. Understands and complies with inter-facility transfer guidelines.

3. Implements safety procedures for each patient in accordance with the patient’s safety needs. Maintains a clean and safe environment for all.

4. Complies with Appropriate safety standards:

Narcotic counts, Incident reports, Equipment failures, Crash cart checks, Medication security. Radiation safety.

5. Identifies proper PPE for use in airborne, droplet, contact, and standard precautions.

6. Collects and transports specimens in approved containers, according to laboratory specifications. Labels all specimens correctly in the presence of the patient when appropriate.

7. Routinely follows universal precautions in all aspects of patient care, including before invasive procedures are performed.

G. Takes accountability / responsibility for the correct and documented use of health care resources on the nursing floor.

1. Exercises proper stewardship through the appropriate use of supplies, equipment, and time.

2. Consistently documents to ensure that supplies and medications are accurately charged.

H. Performs other duties as assigned which support the mission and values of the organization

1. Willingly accepts assignments within scope of practice, skill set and level of competence.