RN (Burn Center, Full Time, day/night shift )
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Description: Saint Francis Medical Center is hiring RN (Burn Center, Full Time, day/night shift ) right now, this job will be placed in Nebraska. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please read the description below. Summary of Purpose
RN Level I
The RN I is a novice nurse. The Registered Nurse is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursin! g care for assigned patients. The Registered Nurse demonstrates competency in nursing practice as outlined in the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. The Registered Nurse must be trained to provide care for patients of all ages with additional education focusing on treatment and care of patients in their primary department.
RN Level II
The RN II is the competent nurse. RN II is able to apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients, has mastered specialized techniques and is skilled in setting priorities. External candidates with 2 years full time employment as RN in a hospital or a clinical setting with direct patient care responsibilities can be hired into the RN II level. Internal candidates with one year of current acute care experience are eligible to advance to RN II in the Differentiated Practice Model.
ATTENTION:
Completion of both application and
the Gallup Nursing Interview
are required to be considered an appl! icant for this position.
The interview can be found o! n web site
https://gx.gallup.com/nurseinsight.gx?LOCATION=1999
or located under step # 2 on the employment page of our website (
www.saintelizabethonline.com
) under “Applying at Saint Elizabethâ€.
Essential Functions:
Provider:
(RNI)
Utilizes the nursing process to assess and prioritize patient needs.
Formulates, implements and evaluates the patient's plan of care. Adjusts plan of care in consultation with the RN Team Coordinator as appropriate and implements plan.
Uses basic communication skills to provide care to assigned patients/families. Relays pertinent information through appropriate documentation and referral to other health care team members such as medicine, dietary and support staff. Initiates discharge planning working in collaboration with the Case Manager as appropriate.
Initiates appropriate nursing action in crisis or emergency situations.
Carr! ies out physician orders.
Provides continuity of care to meet the patient's changing needs.
Records information on the patient record in accordance with charting guidelines.
Utilizes time management principles and techniques.
Recognizes changes in patient status based on interpretation of assessments.
Recognizes examples of use of evidence/research based practice-at performance appraisal presents journal article supporting a specific approach to a nursing care problem.
Teacher: (
RN I)
Uses available teaching aids to implement teaching plans of assigned patients and revises the plan based on evaluation of effectiveness.
Advocate: (
RN I)
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient environment.
Respects the rights of patients and significant others.
Responsible for reporting and/or correcting potential pat! ient safety conditions or practices.
Professional/Leader: (
RN I)
Demonstrates knowledge about the ethical, legal, professional values of nursing, guided by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
Demonstrates positive communication/problem solving skills.
Assists RN Team Coordinator with coordination of patient care and appropriate utilization of services through use of clinical pathways.
Utilizes time management principles and techniques.
Effectively delegates to all levels of staff in collaboration with RN Team Coordinator based on their scope of practice, job descriptions, abilities and patient/unit needs.
Works to maintain positive team relationships with co-workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
Supports Performance Improvement and Patient Safety activities at the unit/organizational level.
Clinical Skills:
The clinical skills below apply to RN I, RN II, RN III, RN IV and RN V.
Demonstrates! progressive clinical skills related to the area of clinical practice and reflective of the level to which the RN has advanced.
Participates in unit related committees, in-services and staff meetings.
Complete job description available in the Human Resource Department.
Qualifications
Education:
A graduate of an accredited school of nursing (AD, Diploma, Baccalaureate).
A BSN must be obtained within 5 years of hire.
Licensure/Certification:
A valid Registered Nurse license is required.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required by end of orientation.
Valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within first six months of hire.
Experience/Pre-Requisites:
Entry level nursing skills.
Previous clinical experience desirable, but not essential. !
Differentiated Practice advancement is encouraged.
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence:
Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity:
Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion:
Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence:
Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and! department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers //cb
Job
Nursing - RN
Primary Location
NE-Lincoln-Saint Elizabeth Reg Med Ctr
Shift
Days/Nights
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
72
Weekends Required
Every Third
Status
Full Time
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Saint Francis Medical Center.
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This job starts available on: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 17:51:29 GMT