GIRMC Staff RN-Float

SUMMARY:

Responsible for meeting patient's priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care based on patient needs and evaluating patients' responses. Contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, preceptoring and/or resourcing of others.

Supervises support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
2. *Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient's presenting problems/needs in accordance with Grand Island Regional Medical Center's procedures.
3. *Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.
4. *Integrates the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs.
5. *Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions, consistent with perioperative procedures as ordered.
6. *Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs.
7. *Evaluates the patient's response to and effectiveness of interventions.
8. *Evaluates patient's progress toward established outcomes.
9. *Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care.
10. *Documents patient care and related information according to Grand Island Regional Medical Center procedures for documentation.
11. *Coordinates and provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
12. *Facilitates patient's transition to the next level of care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within first 6 months of employment. PALS as per manager's discretion.