Description of Hospital:
Assurance Health System features a 23-bed, short-term inpatient geri-psychiatric facility in Toledo, Ohio, that focuses on the mental health needs of our senior population. Our dedicated staff provides highly specialized, and compassionate psychiatric care for our aging population. Our fast-growing health system provides cutting edge treatment for an expansive patient population, with a focus on quality. Because of that, we offer a low ratio of patients to RN, competitive pay and shift differentials.
Are you underpaid and underappreciated? Ready for a challenging career step in an expanding field of practice? Assurance Health is now looking for exceptional nurses to join our family of compassionate care givers!
Responsibilities:
- Collects data regarding patient’s condition based upon observation and/or interview of patient, physician’s diagnosis, laboratory findings, and any other pertinent information.
- Uses professional judgment to complete nursing care plan consistent with the assessment of patient’s condition and physician’s treatment plans.
- Directs non-professional personnel in implementing nursing care plans, provides guidance and demonstrates appropriate methods, as necessary, to correct deviations from established standards.
- Evaluates patient’s response to nursing care and modifies or revises treatment plans, in conjunction with other team members and/or contacts physicians as circumstances require.
- Renders professional nursing care including administering medications, initiating and maintaining intravenous fluids according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Understands the pharmacology and recognizes the side effects of medications administered.
- Identifies problems and reports them director of nursing, physician, or chief clinical officer, as necessary.
- Communicates with other hospital departments, as necessary, to resolve operation problems and make the most effective use of hospital resources in delivering quality patient care.
- Completes lab draws and reports findings to appropriate personnel.
- Performs both complex and routine treatments as prescribed by physicians or as warranted by patient’s condition within their scope of service.
- Makes regular rounds of assigned patients independently and with physicians; observes and evaluates patient’s symptoms, progress, and reactions to treatments and/or medications, and takes corrective action, as indicated.
- Accurately and promptly implements physician’s orders.
- Admits, transfers and discharges patients.
- Instructs patients and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and so forth to allay apprehensions; explains home care methods and techniques necessary for continuing patient care.
- Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
- Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Documents and maintains records and charts, and reports patient’s condition, medications given and treatments administered to the team members on the following shift; and informs physician of appropriate patient information.
- Demonstrates and maintains competency in nursing skills and knowledge. Demonstrates age appropriate competency skills and knowledge, displays ability to perform skills specific to patient population.
- Assist in orientating and training new personnel, and serves as a resource person for departmental personnel resolving patient care problems.
- Participates in hospital safety program. Responsible for knowing the appropriate lifting requirements of the job and requesting assistance when appropriate
- Keeps chief clinical officer and director of nursing informed of patients’ needs and problems on the nursing unit.
- Observes and supports hospital policy, mission statement, and vision.
- Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books; journals and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, etc.
- Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. Assures protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic, or oral disclosures.
- Displays concern and initiative. Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
- Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
- Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
- Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply to assigned duties.
- Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
- Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Ability to function effectively in team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, healthcare providers, and social service providers regarding the patient’s needs.
- Understanding of diverse patient populations and utilization patterns.
- Excellent organizational skills regarding independently managing workload and related responsibilities.
Here is why you should join our team…..
As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Health insurance (HSA or PPO Plan)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Company paid group life insurance
- Company paid long-term disability
- Short-term disability
- Health savings account
- 401k options
In addition to these great benefits, Employees at Assurance Health also enjoy:
- Free meals and unlimited fountain drinks
- DailyPay program (receive pay daily, no more waiting for payday)
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Employee referral bonus
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discount program through “Tickets at Work” on (hotel, airfare, car rental and much more)
Licenses: Valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing; though, a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Work Experience: New graduates are encouraged to apply for the position; however, those with at least 1-year of experience in either a geriatric or psychiatric care setting are preferred.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.
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