Description

Job Objective:

A Registered Nurse is responsible for the nursing care of patients as established by the Nursing Practice Act of the Board of Registered Nursing of the State of California and as guided by policies and procedures of the hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Nursing Process

Applies nursing process in direct patient care:

Provides accurate assessment and documentation of physiological, psycho social, cultural, developmental, socioeconomic, and spiritual needs of patient as evidenced by assessment within time frame appropriate for level of care

Provides logical sequence of action, updates nursing care plan as evidenced by notations on care plan, provides evaluation each shift of patient’s progress In relation to the patient care plan, if applicable to area of care

Provides Information to patient/family relating to educational resources available, Directs patient/family educational process

Provides discharge planning beginning on admission with appropriate referrals and update as required by the patient

Adheres to the admission and transfer criteria

Adheres to all current policies and procedures in providing patient care and seeks clarification if needed.

Evaluates and documents outcomes of medical, nursing, and ancillary team interventions

Incorporates time management skills in accomplishing care

Nursing Care Delivery Process

Knowledgeable regarding current nursing practices and procedures

Demonstrates knowledge and use of resources and forms

Demonstrates knowledge of hospital structure and administrative resources

Demonstrates ability to interpret rules and regulations

Knowledge of legal aspects of nursing care

Demonstrates knowledge of legal documents pertinent to unit/area of care

Demonstrates knowledge of Patient rights

Acts as liaison between medical staff and patient care team

Skills:

Skill and ability to follow telephone etiquette/standards

Displays a willingness to work as a team player

Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties

Experience:

Two years’ acute care nursing preferred, new grad training provided as appropriate

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

Current California Registered Nursing license

BCLS Certification

ACLS, PALS, and/or other additional Certifications required for some specialty areas

Two years’ acute care nursing preferred, new grad training provided as appropriate

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

Current California Registered Nursing license

BCLS Certification

ACLS, PALS, and/or other additional Certifications required for some specialty areas