RN Details

RN

Reid Health - Richmond, IN

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview:
A “Registered Nurse” is a person who holds a valid Indiana license, and who bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences.Responsibilities:

• Directs and delegates care based on identified need, skill and competence of other care providers.
• Demonstrates that she/he can work independently within scope of practice.
• Coordinates care with other disciplines.
• Participates in the multidisciplinary rounding.
• Uses appropriate resources – Charge Nurse, Clinical Practice Leader,Unit Manager, Directors, House Supervisor, Pharmacy, etc.
• Demonstrates good time management by having no unjustified overtime.
• Compliant with attendance policy.
• Offers assistance to team to maintain unit productivity – asks “What may I do to help you leave on time?”
• Informs supervisor when hours worked may accrue overtime.
• Collaborates with team and management to develop cost-effective solutions and improve workflow processes.
• Uses team huddles and check-backs to proactively manage changes.
• Builds trust with customers as evidence by: introducing self, actively listening, displaying positive body language, explaining procedures and providing frequent updates.
• Anticipates the needs of customers and responds to questions, concerns and needs in a timely manner.
• Performs rounding, bedside report and hand-off.
• Involves customers in decision-making, care planning and utilizes communication boards in patient rooms.
• Promotes a healing and supportive environment which may include: therapeutic touch/massage, music therapy, aroma therapy, quiet environment, eliminating offensive odors, soothing room environment (temperature, cleanliness, etc.).
• C.A.R.E. principles demonstrated.
• Communicates in a constructive and professional manner in all interactions.
• Upholds Relationship-Based Care (RBC)
• “Commitment to My Co-Workers” agreement.
• Creates WOW experiences.
• Accommodates the cultural, spiritual and emotional needs of customers.
• Approaches customers when they appear to be dissatisfied or in need of other assistance and immediately facilitate

Education Required: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree required

Licensure: Licensure in the State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse is required