Description
The job duties listed are essential functions of the position. However, other duties may be assigned, and may also be considered essential functions of the position.
The caregiver must be sufficiently fluent in the English language to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. The degree of fluency required will vary depending upon the nature of the position.
Caregivers are expected to honor the Mission, Values, Vision and Promise and adhere to the Code of Conduct, policies and standards of their organization.
For direct patient care roles: Performs and maintains currency of essential competencies as required by specific area of hire and populations served.
Nursing Process
Assessment: gathers and interprets data relevant to patient needs.
Planning: Sets care priorities appropriately for Plan of Care based on patient condition, age, and developmental status. Involves patient, significant others and health team members.
Implementation: Implements Plan of Care according to identified need. Advocates for patient. Performs re-assessment as per policies and nursing processes.
◦ Medications: Prepares and administers medication accurately, safely and according to policy.
◦ Pain Management: Consistently evaluates and addresses patient comfort in accordance with policy and individual patient needs.
◦ Patient Education: Explains treatments and procedures. Provides information to promote recovery and wellness. Assures that patient and family receive education to promote recovery and wellness during hospitalization and essential skills for safe self care after discharge.
◦ Evaluation: Effectively recognizes changes in condition and intervenes appropriately.
Technical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates competency in technical skills and use of department specific protocols and/or procedures, equipment and troubleshooting, etc. (e.g., care of ventilated patient, chemotherapy administration, wound care, cardiac monitoring, and pediatrics).
Patient Related Communications
Communicates necessary patient information in hand offs and bedside report to receiving staff and/or unit. Communicates necessary information and plan of care to patients, families, and staff using the communication board.
Effectively coordinates and/or facilitates admission and transfer activities.
Documents legibly and concisely, using appropriate forms and technology; adheres to documentation policies and guidelines.
Keeps Supervisor and Physician informed of potential/actual critical or emergent situations.
Patient Related Safety and Infection Control
Maintains a safe environment for the patient: adheres to safety measures for at risk groups, e.g. fall risk, restraints, suicide, etc.
Demonstrates correct ‘hand hygiene’ practices; adheres to standard precautions and isolation techniques. Disinfects equipment after each patient use.
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of Patient Safety initiatives in accordance with The Joint Commission standards, e.g. ‘procedural time out, two identifiers, BMV, etc. (National Patient Safety Goals).
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Resource Utilization: Ensures that appropriate supplies and equipment are available, accounted for and used in a cost-effective manner.
Productivity:
◦ Organizes, prioritizes and completes activities and assignments in an efficient manner. Demonstrates initiative in assisting others and performing other duties based on skill level and training orientation.
◦ Delegates tasks based on the legal scope of practice and effectively supervises nursing care being given. Uses all work time productively in work-related activities.
◦ Participates in department problem solving, suggests improvements and facilitates change. CQI involvement on department/SJH-HC level.
- Safety of Self and Others: Maintains a safe work environment. Identifies safety risks and reports such appropriately. Utilizes correct body mechanics, personal protective equipment and demonstrates other personal safety practices.
EDUCATION
- Required Education Level: Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
EXPERIENCE
- Required Minimum Experience: 1 year Nursing experience
LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS by DEPARTMENT
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
About the Team
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Redwood, Petaluma, Napa and Santa Rosa.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.
We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
Requsition ID: 160980
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
Job Function: Nursing
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Nursing
Department: 7800 CATH LAB
Address: CA Eureka 2700 Dolbeer St
Pay Range: $45.79 - $77.33
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
