Job Title: Registered Nurse |
Reports to: Nurse Manager |
Job Code: 3610, 3611, 3612 | Approved by: Vice President Patient Care Services |
Department: Inpatient Nursing |
Approval Date: September 2020; Update September 2022 |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: |
3610 Completion of an associate degree program in nursing
3611 Completion of a baccalaureate program in nursing
3612 Master's degree in nursing |
Experience: |
External applicants with associate degree in nursing must have 1 year (2080 hours) experience as a registered nurse. For RNs working in a per diem/casual on-call status: Must have at least 1 year (2080 hours) of experience in an acute care setting OR internal RNs must successfully complete their probationary period AND must have at least 1 year (2080 hours) of experience in an acute care setting. See addendum for department specific requirements |
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: |
Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Minnesota. Demonstrates at the time of employment and every two years thereafter, competency Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers. Registered nurses re-entering the nursing field, who have not completed 520 hours of nursing practice in the past four (4) years must successfully complete a recognized refresher course in order to qualify for employment. Written information of certification validating successful completion of a refresher course must be provided before employment. See addendum for additional department specific requirements. |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: |
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: |
BSN or MSN prepared is preferred. ADN enrolled in BSN program is preferred. |
Experience: |
See addendum for department specific preferences |
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: |
Specialty Certification in the RN's area of expertise (e.g. CCRN, Med- Surg, TNCC) |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: |
POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:
To assess, plan, perform, document, and evaluate professional independent nursing practice at Regions Hospital; to provide work direction for and oversight of the nursing care provided by unlicensed personnel; to perform and document functions such as carrying out the provider's medical orders; to assist providers with diagnostic and treatment procedures; to provide a safe and therapeutic environment; to coordinate, communicate, interpret, and explain patient care services to the patient, his/her family, health professionals and important others; to perform related duties as assigned.
MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS: |
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Performs patient centered, safe, effective, equitable, timely and efficient patient care based on the specific needs of the patient populations served. |
40% |
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Exceptional performance is exemplified by:
Consistently accepts or volunteers to manage and coordinate the care for difficult and challenging patient assignments.
Consistently demonstrates ability to prioritize workloads, takes accountability and actions to ensure that work flow is maintained.
Is a role model by actively addressing, resolving or appropriately referring unit/interpersonal conflict.
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Communicates effectively with patients and families. |
15% |
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Participates as an effective unit and nursing department member. |
15% |
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Exceptional performance is exemplified by:
As a Designated Preceptor, completes Regions Preceptor Development Programs and effectively precepts new staff as needed.
Actively participates in a departmental committee (e.g. Nursing Practice, Unit Practice Council or Shared Governance Divisional Council or other hospital committees.)
Leads and actively involved in department or unit level PI initiatives, (e.g. conducts chart audits or practice audits, shares results, applies PDSA process).
Consistently acts as a resource/mentor for co-workers (acknowledged clinical expert on the unit).
Champions strategies to improve patient experience and safety (E.g. Bedside Shift Handoff, nursing out loud, Take 5, Technology upgrades).
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Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with other health care team members and across the organization. |
10% |
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Communicates information regarding patient care to the Care Team in a timely and effective manner. |
15% |
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Maintains and updates clinical knowledge including certification(s) as appropriate. |
5% |
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Exceptional performance is exemplified by:
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ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Values
All team members are expected to demonstrate our values:
Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.
We are committed to living our values. That means our patients and families can expect certain things from each of us:
They can expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity and respect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timely information. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable, coordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find and simple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And they can expect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by being open and honest, and keeping our word.
Additional Expectations:
Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
Maintains regular and timely attendance
Protects confidentiality
Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.
Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)
POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
X Yes |
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Does this employee have direct patient contact? |
If "Yes," departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations.
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LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others or coordinates workflow of a clinic, department or functional area. If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others or coordinates workflow.
May supervise the work of a unit during a scheduled shift. This includes the provision of work assignments and information. The unit may include up to 25 employees. Provides work direction and supervises the delegated nursing care provided by unlicensed staff, HUCs, and students. May provide coaching and mentoring to staff being supervised.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Please list any physical requirements necessary to the performance of this job (e.g. lifting, carrying, stretching, sitting or standing for long periods of time). Please specify details such as number of pounds expected to lift, number of hours must be on feet, etc.
Stands and walks throughout the entire shift while performing job duties. Bends, reaches, twists and stoops frequently while performing job duties. Performs seated or standing work at a computer screen up to 50% of shift. Uses hands and fingers daily while using equipment and performing treatments. Pushing and/or pulling may be required when transporting patients and equipment, performing CPR, or when intervening with patients. Lifts up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Lifts 100 pounds or more, with assistance, on a daily basis while transferring or positioning patients.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Please list unusual environmental conditions, if any (e.g. extremely cramped quarters, noise, fumes, gases, extreme heat/cold, etc.).
Provides patient care on a hospital unit. May be exposed to hazardous substances, harmful physical agents, and infectious agents that exist in the patient care area. Is exposed to disagreeable odors from patient discharges. Depressing situations include deaths, terminal illness and disability due to trauma.
EQUIPMENT:
Please list the equipment used in this position.
Stethoscope, Ipad, dual handset phones, barcode scanner, IV pump and pole, needles, syringes, suction machines, feeding pumps, catheters, temperature management devices, scales, carts, pagers, telephones, elevators, thermometers, clothes washer/dryer, restraints, computers, medication dispensing system, wheelchairs, commodes, beds, carts, shower chairs, ceiling lift, EZ stand, bladder scanner, Vitals machine, bedside cardiac monitor, various cleaning wipes, walker, oximeter, sliding board/mat, showers, Vocera, Hoyer lift, IV poles, call lights, hampers, pneumatic tube system, code cart, isolation cart, PPE equipment, printer, copier, telemetry equipment, glucometer, transfer belt, mechanical CPR device, manual and motorized chairs/recliners, call light.
POSITION DESCRIPTION ADDENDUM
Job title: ____________________________ Department: ________________________
Date Updated: _______________________
Department-specific qualifications:
Experience
For RNs working in ICU: Minimum 1 year (2080 hours) acute care RN experience is preferred.
For RNs working in Mental Health: Mental Health experience is preferred.
For RNs working in ED: 1 year (2080 hours) recent ED experience is preferred.
Licensure/Registration/Certification
For registered nurses working in areas where ACLS certification is required, certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
For registered nurses working in the Birth Center, successful completion of a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required prior to providing independent care to a neonatal patient.
For registered nurses working in the ED, see below for specific certifications required at time of hire.
Fast/Mid Track RN (1+ years of ED/ICU/Level I experience): ACLS, TNCC, PALS or ENPC certification, and NIHSS required at time of hire. (Tracked by department)
Fellowship RN: ACLS required at time of hire. TNCC, PALS or ENPC, and NIHSS must be obtained during orientation or at time of hire. (Tracked by department)
New Graduate Residency: ACLS, TNCC, PALS or ENPC, and NIHSS must be obtain during orientation or at time of hire. (Tracked by department)
Mental Health RN: BLS required at time of hire (Tracked by HR)
Split Flow RN: ACLS must be obtain during orientation or at time of hire. (Tracked by department)
Other as defined by department:
Physical Requirements:
Environmental Conditions:
Department-specific job duties:
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