Private Duty RN - Lincoln
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Description: Children's Hospital & Medical Center is currently interviewing Private Duty RN - Lincoln right now, this career will be placed in Nebraska. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Private Duty Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care in a professional manner based on the Physician Plan of Treatment and the nursing care plan. D! ocumentation reflects accurate assessment/evaluation, modification, and patient’s response to therapy, changes in conditions, and therapeutic interventions/procedures
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Private Duty Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care in a professional manner based on the Physician Plan of Treatment and the nursing care plan. Documentation reflects accurate assessment/evaluation, modification, and patient’s response to therapy, changes in conditions, and therapeutic interventions/procedures
Essential Functions/Competencies
% of Time
60%
Provides direct and indirect nursing care in a professional manner based on the Physician Plan of Treatment and the nursing care plan:
Conducts an individualized, accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs.
Demonstrates clinical competence in administering! cares according physician orders, nursing care plan and polic! ies.
Performs and carries out cares and treatments according physician orders, company policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
Implements nursing actions in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for child/family individualized needs by incorporating child’s and/or caregivers preferences into care.
Assesses patient/caregivers for understanding of treatment regime and ability to perform cares and provides ongoing education to patient and caregivers using an individualized approach in delivery style.
Monitors and documents response to pain, cares, treatments and medications and evaluates outcomes of care provided, adjusting care process as indicated.
Performs reassessments based on plan of treatment, company policy and changes in child’s condition and communicates changes to appropriate persons (Physician, Family,! Team Leader, CNC) as indicated.
Demonstrates age-specific competency in assessments of patient by the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs, knowledge, growth and development, and understanding the range of treatment needed by the patient.
Knows emergency preparedness plan and responds appropriately in crisis situations and/or life-threatening emergencies.
35%
2. Documentation reflects accurate assessment/evaluation, modification, and patient’s response to therapy, changes in conditions, and therapeutic interventions/procedures.
Entries in medical record follow company policy such as correct date, time, use of appropriate, company approved abbreviations, etc.
Documentation is completed within established timeframes including, but not limited to: Initial Assessment, Nursing Flow Sheet/Daily Charting, Progress Report Sheet, Sign-in Sheet, Teaching Log, Medication Record, Medication Profil! e, Developmental Assessment, Incident Report Forms, and Specialty Flow ! Sheets (Seizure, A&B, Cath/Stool, Height/Weight, Sprint, Dietary Log, etc)
All charting is completed per policy to reflect accurate care for shift on proper forms, according to internal and external regulatory requirements and Physician orders.
Completes and verifies accurate Physician orders entry into computerized orders and plan of treatment per policy
Reviews and makes appropriate changes in the computerized nursing care plan and time schedule when patient’s condition/routine changes to accurately reflect plan of care
Initiates new paperwork on clipboard, per policy to include but not limited to Nursing Flow Sheet, Current Orders/Daily Charting, Time Schedule, Medication Record, Progress Report Sheet, Sign-in Sheet, etc.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES
5%
Performs other duties as assigned.
100%
JOB STANDARDS
Achieves department/organization outcomes
All
Patient! /Customer Satisfaction
Interacts with patients/families/customers and utilizes feedback to improve and reinforce satisfaction
Meets department/organization satisfaction goals
Financial
Identifies and implements systems and processes to improve efficiency and reduce expenses that do not compromise quality of services/mission.
Meets department/organization financial goals
Quality
Utilizes performance measurement to improve patient/customer outcomes
Meets department/organization quality goals
Dept.
Specific
Patient/Customer Satisfaction
Practice active listening and open communication- seek first to understand.
Provide empathy (patients) and passion (operational) for every situation.
Offer knowledge for the issue at hand, resulting in effective resolution of problems.
Financial
Assists in bringing in sign-in sheets/paperwork from PDN h! ome when asked/available
Uses good time management to ensure n! o overtime. If overtime is needed, it is approved in advance.
Quality
Accountable, have good judgment and ability to function independently in home orcenter environment
.
Achieves individual goals.
Takes personal responsibility to adhere to department/organization policies and procedures, compliance and regulatory agency requirements
All
Understands and performs role in emergency situations (i.e. disruptive individuals, internal/ external disaster, CPR, Code Adam)
Understands and practices regulatory agency standards and department/organization policies/procedures including: Joint Commissions, OSHA, HIPAA, Infection Control, Environment of Care, National Patient Safety Goals
Addresses non-compliance with department/organization standards
Meets mandatory department/organization job requirements within established time frames (i.e. physicals, annual mandatory reviews, participates and ph! ysically attends 75% of required staff meetings, licensure/certification, CPR for direct care providers)
Dept.
Specific
Workspace is left clean, organized and restocked.
Adheres to attendance and tardiness policy.
Operationalizes the fundamental values of nursing as defined in the nine ANA Code of Ethics into daily practice and teaching activities at Children’s including:
1-3: Establishing professional relationships with compassion and respect for human dignity, worth, and the uniqueness of individuals, while demonstrating a primary commitment to the patient in advocating for patient privacy, health, safety, and rights.
4-6: Identifying the boundaries of the profession by accepting responsibility and accountability for own actions, delegating tasks appropriately to optimize patient care. Maintenance of competence with continued pursuit of activities for personal/professional growth. Influencing t! he patient care/work environment with the values of nursing to promote ! respectful interactions, the promotion of safe practices, and creating a care setting that expects high quality, compassionate nursing care.
7-9: Collaborates with all disciplines/the community in promoting nursing excellence in meeting health care. Seeks opportunities beyond patient care to advance profession by involvement in developing, maintaining, implementing professional standards through practice/education i.e. involvement with internship/preceptor programs, committees, awareness of broader healthcare issues such as Joint Commissions National Patient Safety Goals, integrating nursing values into daily practice (articulates and practices).
Supports a work environment that focuses on staff, customer, patient/families through safe practices and effective communication.
All
Demonstrates and supports staff/visitor/patient/vendor identification policy
Utilizes variance reporting system to enhance safety and identify chan! ges for best practice
Protects Patient Privacy
Incorporates department/organization communication into work practices
Dept.
Specific
Accepts assignments to trade cases/hours in a professional manner
Completes work assignments and projects in a thorough, accurate and timely manner
Appropriately uses communication book
Demonstrates flexibility and adjusts to changing, unusual or difficult situations.
Handles stressful situations in a professional appropriate manner.
Analyzes and prioritizes workload and utilizes time effectively.
Demonstrates positive behavior to changes in volume of workload, assignments, cases or hours.
Promotes a friendly environment good morale and willingness to cooperate and work effectively with others.
Read e-mails weekly and accesses the company website per policy.
BEHAVIORS
Excellence in Service to Children, Families! , Colleagues and Other Customers
Anticipates customer needs, u! nderstands their expectations and responds appropriately.
Respect for Human Dignity
Treats others with compassion, fairness, courtesy and respect while honoring their uniqueness.
Cooperative Work Relationships
Willingly works with others to identify and achieve common goals.
Positive Attitudes and Behaviors
Enthusiastically approaches their role and displays pride in the organization
Honesty and Integrity
Takes personal responsibility for doing the right thing.
Wise Use of Resources
Optimizes the talents of self and others and the use of time, materials and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure, and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritizing skil! ls.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing preferred.
Experience with pediatric patients preferred.
Experience in the home care environment preferred.
Experience caring for patients requiring ventilator assistance.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Current valid Nebraska RN license/RN Compact license required
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Program Specialty certification or nursing leadership certification preferred, within one year of eligibility
REQUIRED TRAINING & EMPLOYEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support
Hepatitis B
Color Blind Test
Annual State Urine (If working in CHHC World)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Requirements
N/A
Less tha! n 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Work Envir! onment
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Stand
X
Blood and body fluid exposure*
X
Walk
X
Sharps, needles, etc.
X
Sit
X
Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Talk or hear
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Displays manual dexterity
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Climb or balance
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Taste or smell
X
Extreme hot (non-weather)
X
Lifting/pulling/pushing
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Visual: Looking at computer screen!
X
Hand Power Tools
X
Other:
Risk of radiation
X
Weight Demands:
Vibration
X
Up to 10 lbs.
X
Loud noise
X
Up to 20 lbs.
X
Quiet environment
X
Up to 40 lbs.
X
Environmental noise
X
Up to 100 lbs.
X
Other:
More than 100 pounds
X
- Refer to the Infection Control Manual for a listing of job classifications which may be at risk of occupational exposure.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:03:49 GMT