Hospital Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse organizes the provision of nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The Registered Nurse collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. The Registered Nurse delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their preparation and job descriptions. The Registered Nurse contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of Appleton Area Health and meets the requirements of the federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. Provides care to patients of all ages. Position requires a high level of customer services skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:

• Supports the mission, vision, and values that make us SHINE at Appleton Area Health.
• Adhere to AAH Code of Conduct
• Adhere to facility policies
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
• Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair, and maintenance needs.
• Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data.
• Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork:
• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction including appropriate judgment.
• Uses tactful, appropriate communication in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers, or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.
• Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (The following statement represents the minimum experience and training standards that will be used to admit or reject applicants for interview and selection, provided that equivalent substitution will be permitted in case of deficiencies in either experience or education).

· Education: Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.

· Licensure/Certification:

o Current nursing license, in good standing with the Minnesota State licensing board.

o Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications within one month.

o Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months.

o Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months.

o Comprehensive Advance Life Support (CALS) certification within the first year.

· Skills:

o Knowledge of current principles and techniques of nursing practice.

o Ability to function as a team leader, to accept individual responsibility and accountability for decisions and outcomes.

o Effective verbal and written communication skills.

o Recognizes the legal limits of nursing practice.

o Utilizes AIDET when communicating with others (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank you.)

o Consults and coordinates with the health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.

o Maintains professional competency through continuing education and independent study.

o Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

o Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.

o Excellent time management skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Demonstrates knowledge for growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of patients served per clinical environment.

· Recognizes signs and symptoms of abuse and reports per policy.

· Makes nursing rounds according to patient needs and ensures a safe environment of care.

· Follows nursing plan of care in teaching plans, utilizing appropriate resources, and providing for continuity after discharge.

· Performs physical care and treatments, demonstrating technical competencies in a safe and cost-effective manner.

· Delivers medications according to policy and procedures, following 5 rights of medication administration.

· Responds appropriately to emergency situations following AAH policies and procedures.

· Responsible for communication and documentation in accordance with AAH policy and procedures.

o Receives delegation in a respectful, professional manner.

o Communicates and confers with team members throughout the shift to ensure optimal patient care. Fosters an environment where communication is encouraged and welcomed.

o Communicates with physicians utilizing SBAR and documents patient status/condition changes or a deviation from baseline.

o Documents data collected and observations, nursing interventions and patient response in a timely manner according to policy and procedures of AAH.

o Hand-off communication and shift report supports the continuity of care and is clear and concise in nature.

o Utilizes appropriate channels of communication to report all accidents, near accidents, injuries, work-related illnesses, and other emergencies that would affect patient care or employee safety.

o Attends mandatory nursing education and staff meetings and reads Nursing Communications.

· Responsible for personal and professional development which will ensure current knowledge in delivering nursing care to populations served.

o Identifies personal and professional areas for improvement and actively seeks out ways to meet developmental needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.43 - $52.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36 - $53