Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union): 2 North Nightshift

This position is a Registered Nurse role on the 2 North unit working the night shift in a union environment. You will provide comprehensive nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including patient assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will work collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to deliver physical and psychological support to patients, families, and friends while supervising assigned team members and students.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments, formulate plans of care, oversee implementation, and evaluate and adjust care plans using critical thinking skills
• Administer medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner
• Provide health teaching and counseling using Teach Back methodology to confirm patient comprehension
• Supervise, delegate, and follow through with other personnel on nursing care activities
• Mentor and precept students and orient new staff as assigned
• Report pertinent information up the chain of command to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or House Nurse Coordinator
• Participate on various teams, committees, and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers, and yourself
• Participate in discharge planning and transition of care, identifying patient needs
• Serve as a patient advocate and escalate patient-related concerns in a timely manner
• Document pertinent findings in the medical record in a timely manner
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and function as an active team member
• Assume responsibility for your own professional development
• Use effective communication and active listening skills, demonstrating compassionate and empathetic attitudes
• Practice Hands Off communication using SBAR and perform bedside shift reporting using SBAR unless otherwise directed
• Function as a positive influence and role model while adhering to professional code of conduct
• Respect the dignity and confidentiality of all patient-related matters
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse license
• BLS certification upon hire
• De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire
• Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG certification (for Med/Surg telemetry unit only)
• Mastery of problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Mastery of collaboration and teamwork
• Mastery of growth mindset skills including agility and developing yourself and others
• Mastery of execution and delivery skills including planning, delivering, and supporting
• Ability to consider relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Ability to function in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients
• Mastery knowledge of phases of care transitions and available resources for patients
• Mastery of digital literacy skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing