Provides patient/family education and acts as a resource for existing staff and new employees.
Maintains knowledge of new medications and treatments to ensure patient/family have adequate knowledge for continuing care at home.
Communication
Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to the patient.
Attends daily huddles on each unit to ensure proper assignments and identify team members for the shift.
Self-Development
Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in the nursing practice.
Performs required continuing education hours online and in classroom.
Familiarizes self with policies and procedures, patient education resources, and performance improvement unit initiates.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unitr requirements to provide appropriate age specific care; annual review and unit specifics, CARES
Remains updated with all certifications and licensures on an annual basis.
Must have effective communication and teaching skills
Prioritizes/delegates/evaluates work assignments.
Anticipates resources needed to provide the best quality of care for the patients.
Assimilates data and reports appropriately to providers when necessary.
Implements protocols when necessary by using critical thinking skills.
Stays in compliance with various regulatory guidelines at all times.
Remains abreast of changes in medical management protocols.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Projects caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers.
Routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, and visitors.
Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance.
Regular use of NMHS CARES values and behavioral standards in all personal contact situations.
Complys with applicable local/state/federal policies/procedures/guidelines/regulations/laws/statutes
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing. Constantly
Walking. Constantly
Sitting. Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
Climbing. Occasionally
Balancing. Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occasionally
Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
Grasping. Frequently
Speaking. Constantly
Hearing. Constantly
Repetitive Motions. Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently
Salary Range
$20.20 - $30.30
Education
Associate’s Degree | Nursing | Required
Certifications
DNU CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - CPR, DNU LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure - DNU Alabama Board of Nursing - DNU Alabama Board of Nursing