Job Description

Job Description

HighPoint - Livingston Regional Hospital

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice for a medical/surgical unit.

Reports to: Med/Surg Director

FLSA: Non-exempt

Grade: N13

EEO: 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals 03 Technicians 04 Sales Workers 05 Administrative Support Workers 06 Craft Workers 07 Operatives 08 Laborers and Helpers 09 Service Workers

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, assessments, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Must complete all education assigned and required for the position, including classroom and on-line courses.

Job Requirements

Minimum EducationX Graduate of a Program in Discipline - RN X Required

Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:X Basic Life Support (BLS) X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS - within 6 months of hire) X Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS within 6 months of hire) __ Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) Other__________________________ Other_________________________

Licenses: State of TN or Compact State Registered Nurse

Populations Served Does not treat or care for patients._ Neonate (60 years)

Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:X DemographicX ClinicalX InsuranceX FinancialX Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantlyClimbing X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyKeyboard Data Entry rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyKneeling rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Moving Patients rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyReaching rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRunning X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlySitting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlySquatting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyStanding rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyWalking rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. rarely, _ occasionally, X frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. _ rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantlyHearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantlySmelling Acuity _ rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyVision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Distinguish Color rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Seeing Far rarely, _ occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly

Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards rarely, _ occasionally, X frequently, constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens rarely, _ occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyDust X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyHazardous Chemicals rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyHazardous Medication rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyLatex rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

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