JOB TITLE:  RN / GN Bothwell Infusion and Procedure Center

JOB CODE:  5565 / 5560

JOB HOURS:  Various Shifts         
   


JOB SUMMARY:
The RN / GN must have the skill and knowledge to provide population specific care.  He/She must have the ability to assess, evaluate, identify, and interpret the requirement and needs of the patients and perform based on those findings. 

The RN / GN reports directly to Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:          
Education
RN Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.

Licensure/Certification
Must have valid, current license by the Missouri State Board of Nursing
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire.
ACLS within year
PALS certification within year

Work Experience
Successful completion of hospital orientation


RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:

Provides guidance to provide appropriate patient care to all ages and oversee LPN’s and CNA’s. 

Documentation of care in the EMR, that is accurate and detailed of the patient’s care and conditions.

Monitor for changes in medical condition by assessments and notify physician if appropriate.

Assist with procedures by physician’s as needed.  Perform nursing skills (IV starting, NG placements, dressing changes, wound care, catheter placement, etc.).  Knowledge of conscious sedation procedure and protocol.

Scan and administer medications to patients and monitor for side effects.  Ensures the satisfactory completion of clinical procedures, documentation, educational and procedural teaching of the patient

Provides leadership for the unit by organizing and prioritizing care by communicating and collaborating with others and implementing multidisciplinary actions to provide a continuity of care.
Provides leadership for the unit by organizing and prioritizing care by communicating and collaborating with others and implementing multidisciplinary actions to provide a continuity of care.

Ensures self-compliance with professional, regulatory and government standards of care.

Knowledge of conscious sedation procedure and protocol.

Ensures the satisfactory completion of clinical procedures, documentation, educational and procedural teaching of the patient.
       

REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.

Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.

Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.

Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.

Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-
    worker.

Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all
     contacts.

Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
     mutual support toward common goals.

Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to
     take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.

Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a
     strong desire to provide service excellence.

Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.

Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:

Direct patient, employee, volunteer, community contact with possible exposure to infections, communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.

Occasionally exposed to radiation.

Exposed to a variety of electromechanical hazards.

Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.

Subjected to frequent interruptions.

Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.