Registered Nurse - Short Term Observation at Wellspan Health in Chambersburg, PA

Job description

RN- Short Term Observation Unit 13-bed unit Specializing in short-term monitoring, assessment and treatment to determine discharge or hospital admission. Individualized, comprehensive orientation program. ACLS and EKG provided. Full time 0.9 FTE/72 Hours Biweekly Schedule: Day – 7am-7pm Every third weekend Eligible for shift and weekend differential The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for implementing, directing and coordinating the care of patients through the use of the nursing process: assessment, planning implementation and evaluation. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Job Class Specifics 1. Demonstrates safe medication practice. 2. Maintains a professional image that reflects the employee’s role in health care, with confidence and a positive impression. 3. Completes chart check to ensure no missed orders. 4. Accurately transcribes physician’s orders. 5. Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills. 6. Demonstrates ability to assess patient education needs and use of patient education resources. 7. Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area. 8. Demonstrates leadership through the nursing process and supervision while maintaining accountability for treatment and patient outcomes. 9. Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation and teaching of staff. 10. Responds to delays in a calm manner. Apologizes for inconveniences and gives alternatives. 11. Analyzes assessment data, identifies priority problems and documents on Plan of Care in PCS for patients and families and significant others. 12. Uses effective problem-solving skills to plan patient care. 13. Identifies critical factors evidencing changes in patient condition and responds appropriately. 14. Completes and documents discharge assessment against plan of care goals. 15. Initiates and maintains Intravenous Therapy according to IV standards. 16. Responds appropriately to emergency situations. 17. Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others. Safely positions, transfers and transports patients. 18. Functions as a virtual nurse as assigned which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, discharges, education, documentation through a virtual platform and working collaboratively with the bedside nursing staff. Department: One Medical Surgical - Focused Observation 1. Demonstrates excellent customer services skills by frequent interaction with patient and family, keeping them informed regarding status of care with frequent education and follow-up related to the observation plan. 2. Collaboratively coordinates with other departments and disciplines in order to meet patient's needs. 3. Identifies appropriate admission diagnosis and initiates plan of care based on order set/physician communication. 4. Completes accurate problem-focused patient assessment and treatments. 5. Follows up with provider for completion of plan and timely discharge. 6. Provides basic dysrhythmia interpretation and treatment. 7. Provides basic and advanced life support. 8. Drug dosage calculation, continuous medication infusion administration, and patient monitoring for medication affects. 9. Identifies abnormal clinical findings and responds appropriately. 10. Evaluates patient responses to medications and treatments. 11. Demonstrates the appropriate technique for bladder scanner. 12. Demonstrates appropriate pre/postoperative patient management. 13. Demonstrates understanding and application of pain management techniques. 14. Utilizes appropriate fall prevention protocols. 15. Rounds with physicians. 16. Hemodynamic monitoring including equipment setup and troubleshooting, monitoring, and recognition of signs and symptoms of patient instability. 17. Recognition of the signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary emergencies and