Job Description

Location: Mountain Vista Medical Center

Posted Date: 12/3/2020

Position SummaryProvides direct and indirect nursing patient care as assigned. May provide clinical supervision to PCA's and non-licensed unit personnel as assigned Star StandardsDemonstrates support of the Medical Center's mission, values and vision in all actions and interactions with employees, patients, medical staff, guests and visitors ServiceWorks to make a positive impression on patients, medical staff, guests, visitors and co-workersProtects the privacy and dignity of our patientsShows concern by anticipating patient needs and adapting to their preferences TeamworkWorks with others as a team memberRecognizes the dignity of each person and shows respect for one anotherWorks to resolve concerns and complaints promptly and effectively AttitudeDemonstrates kindness through words and actionsMaintains a safe and clean hospital environmentMaintains a clean, neat and professional appearanceEmbraces the change process as an effective tool for personal, professional and organizational growth ResponsivenessDemonstrates responsiveness to the needs of our patients, co workers and othersInforms patients and others about waits, delays and other possible inconveniencesCommunicates in caring and appropriate ways Nursing Care DeliveryFormulates and revises plan of care as indicated by patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectivenessInvolves patient and patient's family when appropriatePerform a head-to-toe assessment and reassessment per policy on all assigned patientsFormulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriateDemonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical conditionDemonstrates the use of critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities in coordinating and supervising patient careConsults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to patient's needsCompletes documentation which reflects current nursing standards and which supports policies and proceduresManages and operates unit equipment safely and correctlyDemonstrates knowledge of current patient safety goals and policiesDemonstrates an ability to assist physicians and co-workers with proceduresApplies knowledge of infection control policies and procedures supporting standards of care CommunicationsCommunicates appropriately with patients, physicians, co-workers, staff and patient familiesInteracts with a high level of professionalism, respect and dignityMaintains patient confidentiality Personal Development and LeadershipParticipates in the clinical development of self and others to provide for personal growth, unit clinical competency and unit retentionDemonstrates leadership ability by assuming responsibility and accountability for assigned unit activities and healthcare system goalsParticipates in the department's continuous quality improvement activities Relationships:Likely interaction with: Patients, physicians, other clinical and non-clinical staff, patient familiesCommittee and meeting participation: Unit staff meetings; other participation as appropriate and required Position RequirementsADN in NursingLicensed RN in the State of ArizonaBCLS CertificationACLS / PALS / NRP as required by Department Ability to work effectively with computer based charting and other clinical software programsAdaptability to change, organizational skills Ability to read and communicate effectively in English