Staff RN - Clinical Systems Super User (ED Observation Unit)

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The Northside Hospital Staff RN III-CS manages care of an assigned group of patients in accordance with the philosophy and policies of Northside Hospital. The practice of all professional nurses at Northside Hospital reflects the values of collaboration, communication, coordination, integration, and empowerment.

Northside Hospital Staff Registered Nurse positions are based on a sequential progression from a novice nurse to an expert. The job descriptions for Staff RN I to Staff RN VI therefore imply that a nurse who is employed at a specific level possesses the knowledge, skills, competencies and critical thinking abilities of all prior levels. As an example, the job description for Staff RN III-CS includes all provisions of Staff RN I and II in addition to the specific requirements of the Staff RN III-CS position.

The Staff RN III-CS position is part of the NSH Nursing Excellence Track (NEXT) program. Staff RN III-CSs are competent nurses and practice professional nursing in various clinical areas and settings

PRIMARY NURSING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Staff RN III-CS

1. Demonstrates competency in clinical practice; self-directed in goal-setting in management of complex patients and families; utilizes the nursing process and is skilled at adapting care to rapidly changing patient conditions.
2. Provides safe, competent patient care; is knowledgeable of current patient care guidelines; communicates with peers, colleagues, providers and others.
3. Independently implements the nursing process for patients and families; integrates unit- and service-wide evidence-based practice resources into clinical practice.
4. Self-sufficient, competent and safe in the operation of unit-based patient care technology; efficiently operates the organization’s computerized information systems; continuously develops personal practice competencies, skills and knowledge.
5. Delegates care where appropriate.
6. Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students.
7. Creates personal goals for lifelong learning and professional growth.
8. Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs
9. Identifies ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.
10. Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.
11. Uses evidence-based guidelines and policies to guide professional practice.
12. Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities for patient safety and quality measures; assists in continual readiness activities.
13. Serves as an advanced clinical systems user and resource for clinical systems.
14. Completes clinical systems application training.
15. Supports system initiatives and downtime.
16. Serves as a liaison to the Clinical Systems Department and Patient Care Quality Department regarding unit based clinical systems process issues or improvement suggestions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
2. Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a RN post-orientation or post-residency training.
3. Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
1. Other REQUIRED cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications (ACLS, NRP, PALS, etc.) are unit specific. Please refer to the specific clinical unit.
4. Please refer to the specific clinical unit for additional education, competencies and/or certification required as a condition of employment.
5. Must meet all Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) personnel qualifications and responsibilities requirements for individuals directing or performing non-waived point of care testing as stated in 42 CFR, Part 493, Subpart M.
6. Other REQUIRED RN attributes are unit specific. Please refer to the specific clinical unit.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

1. BSN degree preferred
2. National Certification in Clinical Specialty preferred
3. Other preferred RN attributes are unit specific. Please refer to the specific clinical unit.

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT:

1. 1. 1. Obtains ACLS certification within one year of employment, and renews certification per national standard. 
      2. Maintains advanced assessment skills for a variety of emergent and non-emergent conditions. 
      3. Provides care for patients of varying age and acuity including multiple injuries, MI, CVA, OB/GYN emergencies and other medical/surgical conditions. 
      4. Performs triage, determines acuity, and implements an individual plan of care.