HOSPITAL NURSE (RN)

Title: Staff Nurse/Team Leader Job Code: 306241

Department: Nursing Service Revision Date: August 2018

Reports To: House Supervisor/Nurse Manager

General hours of work: 12-hour shifts, 2 or 3 days per week depending on status

Location: Lake City

Status: Active, Fulltime, Part Time, Weekend Package

Required Experience: No experience required

Required Education: Graduate of a state accredited school of nursing. Current Iowa license. ACLS, and PALS certified or completion within five (5) years of hire.

Position Summary: Directs the functions and activities for the nursing team assigned by the House Supervisor or Nurse Manager. Responsible for the direct and indirect patient care given to a specific group of patients. Performs duties in any nursing capacity as needed.

Essential Function:

1. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
2. Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
3. Assist physician with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to emergency medical and trauma patient care.
4. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning equipment.
5. Inspects area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.
6. Ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical record and that patient records are treated as confidential information. Adheres to the policies and procedures regarding HIPAA Guidelines.
7. Demonstrates proficiency in performance standards and skills required of a team leader.
8. Demonstrated the ability to competently care for patients of all ages to include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Must have knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patients in this age range, able to assess data and interpret appropriate information relating to their age-specific needs.
9. Develops a comprehensive nursing care plan for patient and/or family according to the nursing process.
10. Organizes planning using a systematic and logical framework, and flexible priorities to accommodate emergency situations.
11. Plans health teaching based on identified learning needs and readiness of patient/family.
12. Utilizes knowledge of nursing biological and social services in developing plan of care.
13. Implements appropriate teaching plans.
14. Satisfactorily qualifies for the position through an Iowa Criminal History/Dependent Adult Abuse check within the limits of applicable laws.
15. Proper use of safe patient handling devices/equipment is required by all employees involved in lifting/transferring patients who need assistance.

Additional Job Requirements:

1. Serves on hospital committees to assist in development or implementation of CQI/UA studies.
2. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
3. Attends meetings as required.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Soft Skill Requirement:

1. Promotes good intra and inter hospital communications and relationships at all times.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Positions

How often (per hour/day

Sitting

Occasional (0-33% of day)

Standing

Constant (>67% of the day)

Bending/Stooping (repetitive)

Frequent (34%-66% of day)

Squatting/Crouching (sustained and repetitive)

Occasional (0-33% of day)

Kneeling (sustained)

Occasional (0-33% of day)

Reaching (all levels)

Occasional (0-33% of day)

Frequent (34%-66% of day)

Lifting requirements

Occasional (0-33% of day)

1. 30 lbs. w/c to stand
2. Up to 5 lbs. overhead

Pushing / Pulling

Occasional (0-33% of day)

1. 32.2 lbs. of horizontal force at optimal height between 27 and 45 for 500 feet
2. 20 lbs. @ waist

Gripping

Up to 65 lbs.

Carrying

5 lbs. up to 50 ft.

Working Conditions: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Performs emergency care. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Occasional pressure due to multiple call and inquiries. Requires judgment/actions which could result in death of patient.

Required PPE:

• Eye protection
• Face protection
• Gown
• Mask
• Sterile medical gloves

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.