• Completes patient assessments; develops, implements, evaluates, and revises plans of care utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Performs nursing functions authorized by the Board of Nursing and in accordance with American Nurses Association Standards of Practice and nationally accepted nursing standards.
• Provides patient care, counseling, health teaching, and health promotion utilizing Teach Back methodology to ensure patient understanding.
• Administers medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP).
• Supervises, delegates, and follows up on activities related to nursing care performed by other personnel.
• Mentors and precepts students and assists with orientation of new staff as assigned.
• Reports pertinent patient and operational information through the appropriate chain of command.
• Participates in team activities, committees, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers, and self.
• Participates in discharge planning and transition of care activities, identifying and addressing patient needs.
• Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient-related concerns in a timely manner.
• Documents patient assessments, interventions, and pertinent findings accurately and promptly in the medical record.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and functions as an active member of the healthcare team.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development.
• Demonstrates effective communication, active listening, compassion, and empathy in interactions with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Utilizes SBAR communication techniques and performs bedside shift reporting utilizing SBAR when appropriate.
• Functions as a positive role model and adheres to professional standards of conduct.
• Maintains patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire
• De-Escalation Training required within six (6) months of hire