RN Registered Nurse / Night, St. Vincent 2 North Surgery (Steady Nights)
Company: Highmark Inc.
Location: Erie
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :GENERAL
OVERVIEW:The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans,
implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families
for whom the nurse is responsible. The Registered Nurse is fully
responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable
to patients for the quality of care delivered.ESSENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES: The registered nurse provides leadership in a
professional practice setting. Team player who contributes to
building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling
and mentoring. Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs of the
patient and skill level of the RN, LPN or support staff. Assigns
duties and lunches for staff when performing charge role. Considers
maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of
the intervention and predictability of the outcome. Provides peers
with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice
and role performance. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and
colleagues. Willingly accepts mistakes of self and others, creating
a culture in which risk taking is not only safe but expected.
Participates on interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or
health services. Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National
Patient Safety Goals). Participates in department specific quality
initiatives ( ex: EBP population specific). Assures appropriate
order sets are used. Supervises delegates and evaluates assigned
LPN scope of practice as appropriate. Utilizes the nursing process
to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care
according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by
physician, nurse and hospital policy including patient and family.
Derives culturally and age appropriate expected outcomes involving
the patient, family and other health care providers. Analyzes the
health status of the individuals and families comparing the data
with the norm, when possible, to determine patient care needs.
Assesses patient reports/records change of condition and notifies
physician and/or supervisor and intervenes appropriately and
documents accordingly. Accepts assignments in areas other than
primary unit, and performs duties within individualized competency.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous lifelong learning for self
and others. Promotes advancement of the profession through
participation in professional organizations. Seeks both formal and
independent learning activities using current research findings and
other evidence to maintain and develop clinical and professional
skills and knowledge. Participates in systematic peer review and
obtains informal feedback regarding one's own practice from
patients, peers, professional colleagues and others. Identifies
areas of strength, as well as, areas in which professional
development would be beneficial. Meets time and attendance
guidelines per hospital policy. Continuously evaluates and assesses
patient and family satisfaction. Participates I department specific
patient satisfaction initiatives. Promotes compassionate
communication that is patient and family centered. Assesses for and
attempts to resolve patient/family concerns. Utilizes effective
time management skills to complete assigned duties and
responsibilities within established work
shift.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Completed RN training program and have
PA RN licensure or have applied for practice permit CPR
CertificationPreferred Certification in area of
specialtyDisclaimer: The job description has been designed to
indicate the general nature and essential duties and
responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job
title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do
this job.Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical
and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the
code of business conduct and company policies.As a component of job
responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information,
cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that
must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all
employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability
Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of
Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as
all data security guidelines established within the Company's
Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security
Policy.Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply
with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is
not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws,
rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training
requirements.Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status
as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and
prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by
applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its
affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in
employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected
veteran status or disability.Highmark Health and its affiliates
prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on
their status as protected veterans or individuals with
disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals
based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin,
sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected
by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its
affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in
employment individuals without regard to race, color, age,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity,
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