Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - 12 Hour Shifts

Shift Details

12-hour shifts from 0645 to 1915, including every other weekend.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for overseeing the overall nursing practice of the unit during the assigned shift. In the absence of the Unit Manager, the RN reports to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Nursing House Supervisor. The nurse will provide professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process to assess patient needs, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate nursing care effectiveness.

Essential Functions

• Collecting Patient Health Data:
  • Prioritize data collection based on patient condition.
  • Utilize appropriate assessment techniques.
  • Involve patients and families in data collection.
  • Document relevant data in a retrievable form.
• Analyzing Assessment Data:
  • Derive diagnoses from assessment data.
  • Validate findings with patients and healthcare providers.
  • Document in a manner that contributes to care planning.
• Identifying Expected Outcomes:
  • Formulate measurable goals based on diagnoses.
  • Ensure goals are realistic and attainable.
  • Document expected outcomes clearly.
• Developing a Plan of Care:
  • Create individualized care plans based on patient needs.
  • Include educational interventions for patients and families.
  • Document care plans thoroughly for continuity.
• Implementing Interventions:
  • Carry out interventions in alignment with the care plan.
  • Document interventions accurately.
• Evaluating Patient's Progress:
  • Use systematic processes for evaluation.
  • Revise plans based on assessment data.
  • Collaborate with patients and families in the evaluation process.
• Participating in Quality Assurance:
  • Engage in quality of care activities.
  • Identify areas for improving nursing practice.
• Self-Assessment:
  • Participate in performance appraisals and peer reviews.
  • Seek feedback to enhance professional development.
• Knowledge Maintenance:
  • Engage in ongoing educational activities.
  • Maintain essential clinical skills.
• Professional Development:
  • Share knowledge with peers and assist in educating nursing students.
• Ethical Decision-Making:
  • Adhere to ethical standards and patient confidentiality.
• Collaboration:
  • Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers.
  • Make necessary referrals for continuity of care.
• Using Research in Practice:
  • Implement research-based interventions.
  • Participate in research activities when applicable.
• Considerations for Safety and Effectiveness:
  • Evaluate care options based on safety and effectiveness.
• Demonstrating Leadership Skills:
  • Delegate care activities appropriately.
  • Adapt to changes in the healthcare environment.

Specialty Standards

The Registered Nurse will