Job Description

Job Location: Jackson, WY 83001,

Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: ADN/ASN,

Salary Range: $37.30 - $56.54 Hourly,

Job Shift: Nights,

Job Category: Nursing Jobs, Job Description Summary

Provides high quality, age and population specific, direct clinical care according to the Scope of Service for the

Medical/Surgical unit and within Wyoming Nursing license. Demonstrates knowledgeable nursing skills to implement ideal,

evidence based, best practice, patient care through on-going updates and education. Maintains safe and knowledgeable

practice with use of equipment and technology. Acts as a resource on the unit and throughout the organization and assists

other departments as requested. Utilizes resource to minimize risks and promote safety. Adheres to and practices the St

John's Health Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Essential Functions

1. Safety

Obtains and reviews all patient data using observational, interviewing, interpretation and critical thinking skills for all patients

to develop an individualized, safe plan of care. Identifies risk factors and provides interventions for safe patient care and

environment. Implements measures to prevent injury from environmental hazards. Ensures equipment is functioning properly

before use and reports malfunctioning equipment according to unit procedures. Follows hospital policies and established safe

practices such as National Patient Safety Goals, CDC guidelines, fall risk assessments, proper techniques for nursing

interventions, and nurse hand off protocols. Initiates and completed Event Reports for unexpected outcomes and near misses.

1. Care Planning

Exercises critical thinking and best practices and professional nursing standards within the context of a multidisciplinary

approach to development of patient care planning. Addresses patient and family's spiritual/emotional/physical needs utilizing a

holistic approach. Develops a plan of care that is unique to each patient's needs, reflecting measurable goals that are

mutually set with the patient and family. Identifies continuity of care needs for discharge and follow up using appropriate

resources. Evaluates patient's understanding and response to the plan of care and evaluates the effectiveness of

interventions towards established goals and outcome expectations. Completes SBAR report with charge nurse focusing on

patient goals and plan of care for a safe discharge home.

1. Direct Patient Care

Incorporates teaching/education into all aspects of patient care and nursing practice. Assesses age and population specific

and developmentally appropriate patient and family education needs. Assesses readiness to learn based on patient

perception, education level and expectation of care. Initiates and incorporates patient and family education onto the plan of

care. Provides clear information to assist the patient to make informed decisions. Encourages patients' active involvement in

their care. Communicates status report to patient's family as appropriate.

1. Teamwork

Assists and completes daily routines (i.e. crash cart checks, narcotic counts, glucometer controls). Keeps department clean,

orderly and stocks daily. May function in the charge nurse role and accepts increased supervisory responsibilities as

requested. Uses supplies and equipment within safe parameters, Acts as a resource to others. Delegates responsibly. Floats

to other departments as needed. Keeps competencies current.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Required: ASN

Preferred: BSN and ACLS preferred

Minimum Work Experience

Required: NA

Preferred: NA

Required Licenses: Current RN License with the authority to practice in the State of Wyoming and BLS required at time of hire. CPI

certification required within 6 months of hire.

Functional Demands

Working Conditions

Hospital medical/surgical unit. May float to other nursing units. Frequent stressful situations. Must be on-site at the St. John's Health

campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.

Physical Requirements

75% of time standing and walking. Irregular work hours, meals and breaks. Must possess sight/hearing senses to meet job

requirements. Intermittent sitting and computer use. Must possess the ability to lift, push, pull and move patients, equipment and

supplies. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Direct Reports: CNAs, LPNs, GNs

Reports to: Clinical Manager RN PCU

Internal and External Contacts: All hospital departments, patients, physicians, families and/or friends of patients, community agencies, transferring medial facilities.

Leadership Capabilities

1. Patient Focus

• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of patients
• Gets firsthand patient feedback and uses it for improvements
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients and gains their trust and respect

1. Attention to Detail

• Completes tasks in a way that ensures there are not errors
• Methodically and patiently reviews work to identify any mistakes or discrepancies
• Creates and stores documentation in a way that is thorough and easy to access

1. Quality Decision Making

• Considers many factors and sources when making decisions
• Is correct and accurate with most of his/her solutions and suggestions when judged over time
• Is sought out by others for advice and solutions
• Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important
• Quickly zeros in on the critical and few and puts the trivial many aside
• Handles risks and uncertainty with composure

1. Interpersonal Skills (Nursing)

• Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities
• Builds appropriate rapport
• Finds common ground and gains cooperation
• Taking responsibility for the consequences of one's own actions and decisions

Qualifications