Hybrid RN - PCU - Nights at Sky Lakes Medical Center
Sky Lakes Medical Center · Klamath Falls, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Klamath Falls
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrates and applies an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards and techniques
- Applies nursing knowledge in accordance with department and Medical Center policies and procedures.
- Maintains a current awareness of the abilities and limitations of each staff member and assigns duties appropriate to each individual
- Assesses the patient and implements appropriate nursing actions to meet the patient’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social and intellectual needs; documents those needs with appropriate multidisciplinary approach, in a clear, concise, objective and legible way.
- Actively initiates, reviews and documents patients’ Plan of Care elements every shift.
- Maintains an active involvement in issues of cost containment at all times.
- Demonstrates ability to identify and solve problems using critical thinking and professional judgment.
- Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively using pertinent data with physicians, patients, families and peers.
- Demonstrates a positive role in supporting, educating, and managing-up co-workers.
- Effective, accurate and timely communication of problems and participation in resolution.
- Initiates, supports, modifies and improves nursing practice in providing patient care as departmental goals / objectives change and as nursing practice dictates.
- Regularly reviews work in progress to ensure care is proceeding as scheduled. Involves patient and families in education and preparation for discharge.
- Takes personal accountability for ongoing professional development in partnership with department leadership.
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and effectively utilize time management techniques.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Basic nursing skills; Terminology, theory, techniques and practices of professional nursing including the normal conditions of the specialty to which assigned; Concepts of medical, surgical asepsis and disease processes; Effective communication skills in writing and speaking; Skills essential to the position are efficiency in care management, flexibility with priorities and activity; Demonstrated skills in analyzing problems, decision-making, planning and implementing action; Knowledge of and ability to use specialized equipment for assigned unit; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and their families, physicians, and fellow co-workers; Demonstrate leadership abilities and be able to counsel and guide employees as necessary; Courteous and accountable, with maturity to accept responsibility for self; Demonstrates active listening skills and is objective and impartial; Demonstrate a calm, sure demeanor and be able to prioritize appropriately in a multi-tasks, busy, acute care environment; Adaptive to a multi-cultural, multi-lingual patient and staff population.
Lic/Reg/Cert: Current Oregon RN licensure
PREFERRED:
BSN; PCCN; one year of acute care experience.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Must be in good general health, be able to frequently stoop, bend, and reach. Must be able to withstand constant walking, standing, lifting at least 50 pounds or more, push/pull regulation hospital equipment, occasional sitting. Must be able to function during periods of stress, trauma and/or disease. Demonstrate knowledge of and practice of safe body mechanics and willing to be flexible, within reason, to meet the staffing needs of an assigned unit.
PAY RATE: $51.80 - $73.96
