Registered Nurse (RN) MDS/ER/OB

West River Health Services is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our MDS, ER and/or OB team. This person is responsible for assisting physicians while providing treatment to patients with a variety of medical conditions. He/she will administer medication, monitor and record patient progress, and educate families and the patient as needed.

Position Summary

Utilizing the nursing process, the RN assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care. The RN is responsible for: meeting the established Standards of Nursing Care, Managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the disciplines

Excellence in Practice

• Treats patients with respect and dignity. Providing privacy in all cares.
• Understands and follows physician orders. Has good technical skills and incorporates these into the plan of care.
• Nursing
• Process: Proper documentation, MAR, Develop and Revise care plans with measurable goals, Kardex, Patient and Family Education, Discharge Summary and PIE charting.
• Understands staffing mix and appropriately makes assignments.
• Safely administers all medications, IV fluids and blood as ordered by physician. Demonstrates knowledge of purpose, med dosage, calculation of dosage, expecting outcomes and adverse reactions.
• Effective communication skills: Supervision of LPN’s and NA – appropriately informs nursing staff and physicians pertinent changes in patient condition. Clear and concise report. Follow chain of command.
• Critical thinking skills: Recognize significant change in patient condition and takes appropriate action, including notification of appropriate personnel and families.
• Good time management skills: Ability to prioritize and multitask. Completes assignments timely and accurately and makes hourly rounds. Flexible to both patient and department needs without interference to patient care.
• Equipment
• Maintenance: Maintains equipment and reports equipment failures to Maintenance/Biomed and CNO if appropriate.
• Provide clear education to patient and family.

Essential Job Requirements

Education: Completes accredited RN program (ADN, Diploma, BSN).

Experience