PRIMARY REGISTERED NURSE

Description

Position Summary

The primary Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the overall care of the patients and families. The primary RN directs the activities of other nursing personnel and works in conjunction with interdisciplinary team members.  

Key Job Duties

1. Provide clinical and supporting case management based on patient’s diagnosis and end-of-life symptoms.
2. Complete initial, comprehensive, and updated assessments of patient and family needs. 
3. Develop, implement and review care plans for patient and family. Update care plan as the needs of the patient and family change
4. Prepare for and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as scheduled
5. Communicate with all interdisciplinary team members
6. Report appropriate findings and communicate significant changes to attending physician and processes physician/NP orders
7. Teach family members patient care skills and encourage their participation including, but not limited to, pain control, medication management, dressings, hygiene and nutrition 
8. Administer and titrate medication according to physician/nurse practitioner orders 
9. Delegate nursing duties to LPN and supervise care provided by CNA 
10. Prioritize daily work and make adjustments taking into account the needs of patients, Unity and other staff
11. Complete new patient admissions as needed
12. Maintain level of competency in required areas (primary and admissions roles)
13. Comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity
14. Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures
15. Consistently and concisely document activity according to department protocols and standards
16. Promote and maintain confidentiality
17. Maintain personal and professional boundaries
18. Perform other job-related duties as assigned
19. Maintain regular and reliable attendance
20. Shares in providing 24-hour, seven day-a-week coverage

Customer Service

Strives for superior service to the extent we exceed our customers' expectations/needs

1. Recognize the needs and expectations of internal and external customers
2. Respond to identified needs and expectations, producing positive customer outcomes
3. Treat customers (internal/external) with respect and dignity

Team

Demonstrate support for the key organizational values relative to people

1. Treat other members of the team with respect and integrity
2. Demonstrate partnership which works towards common team goals
3. Demonstrate flexibility and/or willingness to adjust work schedule to assure adequate staff levels
4. Anticipate and respond to needs
5. Apply effective interpersonal communication skills
6. Respond to people and issues with knowledge/facts
7. Recognize contributions of team members and provide support/feedback

Continuous Improvement

Supports organizations efforts focused on continuous improvement

1. Identify issues as they relate to the process improvement and customer satisfaction
2. Maintain ongoing involvement with system improvement
3. Follow through with system improvement changes

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Essential Physical/Environmental/Technical Skills:

Employee must have the ability to; operate computers, telephones, and other office equipment, communicate both verbally and in writing, sit for prolonged periods of time as required by position, walk, bend and lift up to 35 pounds on occasion, organize and prioritize tasks. 

Exposure to Hazards:

In the course of duties there may be a risk of “occupational exposure”. An occupational exposure defined by OSHA is “reasonable anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, nonimpact skin, or parental contact with blood and other potentially infectious material that may result from the performance of an employee’s duties.” This may also include other potentially hazardous materials.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

PPE is one measure available to all employees to help reduce the risk of contracting blood borne illnesses and other diseases. It is the employee’s duty to assess the need for PPE’s and the appropriate kind to be used. Furthermore, it is the employee’s responsibility to wear and use the PPE that has been made available.

Accountabilities for Mission

Support and maintain the mission, vision and values of Unity.  

HIPAA Access

Protected Health Information (PHI) may only be accessed as needed to complete assigned job duties. 

Requirements

Qualifications

1. Current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Wisconsin
2. Minimum of 2 years RN experience required, equivalent nursing experience may be considered
3. Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance coverage