Staff RN-Med/Surg -Orthopedic Trauma Charge Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for meeting patient priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care and evaluating patient responses and progress toward clinical outcomes. Contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, precepting and/or resourcing of others.

Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.

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 Bryan Medical Center's procedures.

3. *Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.

4. *Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and patient-specific needs.

5. *Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions.

6. *Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.

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. *Includes family, significant other, or identified support person in the care of the patient as appropriate.

11. *Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.

12. *Provides care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

13. *Facilitates patient's transition to the next level of care.

14. Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team member's practices through timely communication.

15. Serves as a role model to colleagues, students and other care providers.

16. *Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.

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. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.

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.