RN (ACU)

Sullivan County Community Hospital; Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN is seeking an RN (ACU) for a full-time professional role. The nurse will provide care across pediatric to geriatric patients, assess conditions, and collaborate with physicians and the health care team.

The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, current Indiana RN licensure, CPR and ACLS certifications, and at least one year of medical-related experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year experience in medical-related field.
• Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports.

Responsibilities

• Consistently complies with the established Behavioral Expectations.
• Assess infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for treatment and/or care.
• Accept assignments that contribute to optimal patient care.
• Reports change of condition to physician.
• Shows knowledge of medication effects and uses appropriate resources when needed.
• Assumes responsibility for medication errors and notifies supervisor and physician as indicated.
• Answers call lights promptly.
• Reports lab values to physician accurately and in a timely manner.
• Keeps patient informed and participates in plan of care.
• Initiates and completes all forms pertaining to patient care.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and inputs order entry.
• Completes documentation legibly and follows hospital policy for signatures, dates, and timing of events.
• Delagates activities to health care team as appropriate.
• Participates in orientation of new staff.
• Refers problems to House Supervisor/Director and contributes to resolution.
• Supports hospital policies and decisions.
• Promotes harmonious working relationships within unit and with peers.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Coordinates/maintains unit and patient room tidiness.
• Participates in QI/PR activities and committees as assigned.
• Keeps current with advances in nursing.
• Supports department with flexible scheduling and duties.

Skills

One year experience in medical-related

Knowledge of nursing practice trends

Effective communication

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

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RN (ACU)

Full Time Professional Sullivan County Community Hospital, Sullivan, IN, US

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Experience/Skills

• One year experience in medical-related field
• Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Currently licensed as an RN by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
• CPR
• ACLS

Working Conditions

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently complies with the established Behavioral Expectations
• Demonstrates ability to assess infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for treatment and/or care
• Willingly accepts assignments that contribute to optimal patient care
• Reports change of condition to physician
• Shows knowledge of medication effects and uses appropriate resources when needed
• Assumes responsibility for medication errors committed, completes occurrence form properly, and notifies supervisor and physician as indicated
• Answers call lights promptly
• Reports lab values to physician accurately and in a timely manner
• Keeps patient informed and facilitates patient participation in plan of care

Documentation

• Responsible for accurately initiating and completing all forms pertaining to patient care
• Accurately and legibly transcribes physician order and inputs order entry
• Completes documentation legibly and follows hospital policy for signatures, dates, and timing of events

Unit Responsibilities/Leadership/Misc

• Properly delegates necessary activities to other members of health care team as their abilities or level of education dictates
• Participates in orientation of new staff
• Refers appropriate problems to House Supervisor, Director/Asst. Director of Patient Care Services and contributes to the resolution
• Supports hospital and nursing policies and decisions
• Promotes harmonious working relationship within unit and with peers
• Uses equipment and supplies in a safe efficient manner
• Cleans and returns equipment to proper storage
• Coordinates/assists in maintaining unit and patient room tidiness
• Participates in QI/PR activities and committees as assigned
• Keeps current with advances in nursing
• Supports department by demonstrating flexibility with schedule and job duties