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Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to: Director of Surgical Services FLSA: Non-exempt Grade: N20 EEO: 02 Professionals

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supports LRMC Core Values â–¡ Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices â–¡ Treat all our colleagues as valuable members of our health care team and treat one another with respect and dignity â–¡ Demonstrates a commitment to working collaboratively with one another Reflects Positive Customer Service Skills â–¡ Treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness â–¡ Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner â–¡ Maintains a courteous, cooperative, respectful and enthusiastic attitude â–¡ Maintains a professional appearance at all times â–¡ Wears identification while on duty Strives to Improve and Deliver High Quality Patient Care â–¡ Strive to foster excellence and highest standards of work performance â–¡ Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities â–¡ Attends in services, department meetings â–¡ Completes annual educational requirements â–¡ Maintains regulatory requirements Recognizes Individual Needs and Concerns for Our Patients and Their Families â–¡ Updates patients, families as appropriate during wait period â–¡ Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity â–¡ Respects the values, cultures, beliefs, and traditions of others â–¡ Follows HIPAA regulations; Maintains patient confidentiality at all times â–¡ Maintains patient privacy during all aspects of care or service Understands and Exhibits Fiscal Responsibility â–¡ Act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business â–¡ Reports to work on time as scheduled and ready and able to work â–¡ Use computerized punch time system correctly â–¡ Exhibits initiative and resourcefulness, uses time productively â–¡ Property, equipment and material resources are prudently utilized â–¡ Accepts accountability for departmental productivity goals Safety â–¡ Strives to achieve the highest levels of safe clinical practice â–¡ Reports all accidents and incidents appropriately â–¡ Uses protective safety devices and equipment as appropriate Other Duties as Assigned.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Populations Served â–¡ Neonate (<30 days) â–¡ Infant (<1 year) â–¡ Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years) â–¡ Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years) â–¡ Adolescent (13 and <17 years) â–¡ Young Adult (17 to <30 years) â–¡ Middle Adult (30 to <60 years) â–¡ Older Adult (>60 years) Protected Health Information Type of Protected Information Accessed: â–¡ Demographic â–¡ Clinical â–¡ Insurance â–¡ Financial â–¡ Complete Medical Record Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100% Bending/Stooping - constantly Climbing - rarely Keyboard Data Entry - frequently Kneeling - frequently Lifting/Moving Patients - frequently

Reaching - frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements - frequently Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements - frequently Running - rarely Sitting - occasionally Squatting - occasionally Standing - frequently Walking - frequently Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. - frequently Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. - frequently Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. - frequently Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. - frequently Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. - occasionally Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. - rarely Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67100% Audible Speech - constantly Hearing Acuity - constantly Smelling Acuity - rarely Taste Discrimination - rarely Vision: Depth Perception - frequently Vision: Distinguish Color - frequently Vision: Seeing Far - occasionally Vision: Seeing Near - constantly Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100% Biohazardous waste/ hazards - occasionally Blood and/or bodily fluids - frequently Communicable diseases/pathogens - occasionally Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100% Asbestos or lead - rarely Cytotoxic Chemicals - rarely Dust - rarely Hazardous Chemicals - occasionally Gases/Vapors/Fumes - occasionally Hazardous Medication - occasionally Latex - frequently

 ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

 □ Incumbent must attend ethics and code of conduct training provided by LRMC Education Department within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. □ Incumbent must have HIPAA training provided by LRMC Education Department within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. □ Will participate in committees/teams/work groups as assigned.

Minimum Education

□ Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

â–¡ Basic Life Support (BLS) required to be obtained within 30 days of hire

 □ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required to be obtained within 30 days of hire

 □ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required to be obtained within 30 days of hire

 □ TNCC Suggested

 □ 12 Lead ECG

Suggested Licenses: WV RN License

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