PRN Registered Nurse - Inpatient Unit

May act as Charge Nurse over less experienced employees.
Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Prepares and administers (orally and subcutaneously, IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medication or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Educates patients on surgical procedures
Records patients medical information and vital signs (including heart rate; oxygen; blood pressure)
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients; interprets and records electronic displays
Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients including pre/post-surgery patients
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining; post-treatment home care needs
Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs
Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
Responds to life-saving situations based on upon nursing standards and protocol
Participates in discharge planning
Utilizes time management skills
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
All incidents, events, irregular occurrences, and variances must be identified and reported according to the particular health care facility's policies and procedures. The purpose of this reporting is to give the health care facility and the health care professionals the opportunity to address the issue and prevent the occurrence of future incidents, events, irregular occurrences, and variances. The data collected on these reports is analyzed, tracked and trended over time in a blame free environment that is consistent with the health care facility's culture of safety.
Nurses must immediately report all client care issue, concern or problem to the supervising nurse, the charge nurse and/or the performance improvement or risk management department according to the reporting policies and procedures of the particular facility.
Generally speaking, all incidents, accidents, adverse events, irregular occurrence and variances require the completion of a written report that will be sent to the risk management and/or performance improvement department as per the specific facility's established policies and procedures.
19. Simply stated, incidents, accidents and events that must be reported and documented include occurrences that are not expected, not normal, irregular and potentially or actually harmful to the patient, staff, visitors and others.
Acts in a professional manner and complies with Nursing standards of care.
Obtains and documents physical and neurologic assessments of hospital and/or emergency department patients.
Initiates proper emergency care, as indicated.
Monitors and notifies the physician of significant changes in patient condition during hospital or emergency department visits.
Receives, carries out, and documents physicians orders in a timely and appropriate manner.
Assists physician with medical procedures as required.
Safely and correctly performs all procedures within scope of nursing practice.
Demonstrates knowledge of medication dosages, routes, and mechanism of action through careful administration of medications ordered.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Reorders and stocks supplies and medications as needed.
Teaches and maintains standard / special precautions, to patients, families, and other caregivers as indicated.
Identifies patient needs, participates in formal weekly care plan reviews, initiates care planning and implements plan of care in conjunction with other disciplines.
Directs and assists with patient mobility, hygiene, and ADLs.
Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communication actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Assures that all records required for admission, i.e.: consents, 2-day discharge notices, etc. are completed.
Completes accurate documentation of assessments, observations, situations and events. Wage Range: $28.00 - $40.50
FHW offers a full benefits package including:
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
Employee Assistance Program
403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK
Medical Plan Options:
PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account. Telemedicine includes in both plan options. Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
Critical Illness and Accident Plans
Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings / Dependent Childcare

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection, etc.EducationRequiredBachelors or better in Nursing or related fieldLicenses & CertificationsRequiredLicense - RNCert - BLSPreferredPALSAdvanced Cardiac Life Spt