Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Unit - $15K Sign-On Bonus
Company: Memorial Health
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:****Sign-on Bonuses up to $15,000.00****As a Registered
Nurse (RN) you will be responsible for delegation, supervision and
provision of the nursing care of a designated group of patients
through utilization of the nursing process. Provides
age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and
incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical
practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to
MHS Mission, Vision, and Values, the MHS Nursing Division Mission,
Vision and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois
Nursing Act.Qualifications:Education:Diploma of Nursing or
Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred. (426 & 433,
H426, H433)One of the following three is required to meet Education
requirements: 1) BSN 2) Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in
Nursing with enrollment in BSN or MSN program. 3) Diploma of
Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing with a national
certification. (434)BSN required. (474
only)Licensure/Certification/Registry:RN license in the State of
Illinois required. (426, 433, 434, 474, H426, H433)Current BLS/CPR
certification per policy required. (426, 433, 434, 474, H426,
H433)National certification required (474 only)Other
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or
transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination
sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must
be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to
perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM
injections.Environmental working conditions include exposure to
blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or
radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.Yearly
Credentialing to Maintain Current Track:1. Attends all Joint
Commission, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory
inservices.2. Validates competencies and obtains credentials as
identified in unit specific requirements.3. Completion of annual
self-evaluation at time of performance appraisal.4. Submit
sufficient documentation to validate current Clinical Ladder status
to the nurse manager at annual performance appraisal.5. Meets
credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows (completion of
probationary period is required in order to apply for promotion in
the clinical ladder):Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who
achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior
Grid.Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of
10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of
behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid.Clinical Nurse
III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the
Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at
least three categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN, enrollment in BSN
or MSN program, or national certification is required for new
applicants as of March 2016.Responsibilities:Professional Nursing
CareAge appropriate assessment.Data analysis to identify nursing
problems.Defines individualized patient outcomes.Develops an
interdisciplinary, individualized plan of care in partnership with
patients and families.Implements specified interventions to attain
expected outcomes.Evaluates the patient's progress toward
attainment of outcomes, revising the plan when
indicated.Supervision and DelegationDelegates patient care tasks to
LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description,
individual capability and patient needs.Communicates patient status
and caregiver performance expectations.Appropriately supervises
performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel.Directs
performance improvement for LPNs and unlicensed assistive
personnel.Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to
others.Communication and CollaborationDemonstrates effective
interpersonal skills.Uses therapeutic communication
techniques.Demonstrates assertiveness.Communicates relevant patient
information to other members of the health team.Documents patient
care according to Memorial policies and procedures. .Ensures
appropriate implementation of physician's orders.Accesses
electronic data to facilitate patient care.Creates and maintains a
collaborative work environment.Participates in interdisciplinary
planning and decision making.Precepts new nursing employees and/or
nursing students.
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