POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 1.
High
school diploma
or equivalent.2.
Current
California nursing licensure in good standing.3.
Maintains current BLS certification. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: General Competencies: 1.
Professional
behavior
is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of
normal work hours.2.
Ability to work with others, at all levels within the
organization, and collaborate effectively.3.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral
communication skills.4.
A positive working relationship with patients,
visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated.5.
Organizational ability and time management is
demonstrated.6.
Produces deliverable products on time, within
budget with minimal direction.7.
Demonstrates the ability to compile and
organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations
or conclusions, given the data obtained.8.
Maintains an organized set of records, upon
request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.9.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to
directors, managers, and coworkers.10.
Performs all assigned tasks accurately, to
include proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal
mathematical calculation.11.
Takes direction from others to include those
employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in
accordance with the chain of command.12.
Maintains all information as confidential as
appropriate, to include payroll, personnel information, and other information
obtained during the course of performing job duties that is confidential.13.
Demonstrates ability to effectively use office
machines in the performance of job functions.14.
Answers phone calls, assists public, and
forwards appropriately if necessary and in a professional and friendly manner.15.
Other duties as assigned. Specific
Competencies: 1.
Conducts an individualized patient assessment,
prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or
needs within time frame specified by facilities policy and procedures or
protocols. Notifies Charge Nurse and MD
of abnormal findings.2.
Develops plan of care that is individualized
for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare
team.3.
Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by
physician in an accurate and timely manner.4.
Performs all assigned tasks accurately (e.g.,
EKGs, etc.). Keep work area and assigned
rooms clean. Provide fresh drinking
water for patients every 4 hours or more as needed. Restock storage area.5.
Provides individualized patient/family
education.6.
Documents patient assessment findings,
physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards
problem resolution.7.
Initiates emergency resuscitative measures
according to appropriate resuscitation protocols.8.
Maintains confidentiality in matters related to
patient, family and facility staff.9.
Provides care in a non-judgmental,
non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s
diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.10.
Reports patient condition to appropriate
personnel during each shift.11.
Adheres to standards of safety and infection
control in delivery of patient care. 12.
Assists nursing staff in other departments, as
requested and if qualified, when need arises.13.
Maintains current CPR certification.14.
Works with other departments in coordinating
smooth transfer of patients for procedures or diagnostic tests. AM blood draws and specimen collection as
ordered by a physician15.
Assumes professional responsibility for
assuring patient care is of the highest standards possible. Communicates questions about appropriateness
of medical or nursing care through chain of command, as needed.16.
Follows procedure for medication administration
and narcotics control. Documents
medications and nursing care in a timely and accurate manner.17.
Assists with direct patient care, as
needed. Assures that call lights are
answered promptly and that nursing care assigned to CNA’s are completed and
documented according to facility policy & procedures.18.
Responds to emergency situations appropriately;
notifies all staff, family & physician in a timely manner. Carries out emergency orders quickly and
efficiently. Documents same in the
patient’s record. Does follow up as
needed.19.
Works under the direction of the Charge Nurse
to provide nursing care to acute patients.
End of shift walking rounds to maintain continuity of care. Make observation, acute and swing bed charts
as needed. Make copies as needed to keep
paper supplies stocked. Professional
Requirements: 1.
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and
professional.2.
Completes annual education requirements if
applicable.3.
Maintains regulatory requirements.4.
Wears identification while on duty.5.
Attends annual evaluation and participates
actively in this process.6.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled;
completes work in designated time.7.
Attends all meetings as appropriate.8.
Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Mayers
Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties. WORKING CONDITIONS: 1.
Willingness to work beyond
normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.2.
Is involved with personnel, visitors and
government agencies, etc., when necessary.3.
Must function independently, have personal
integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other
personnel, clients and support agencies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1.
Sits, stands, bends, lifts,
walks and moves intermittently during working hours.
2.
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Shift: Night Shift 4:45pm – 5:15am
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Skilled Nursing (SNF)
General Certifications: N/A
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