SLEEP CENTER - POLY RN OR TRAINEE

Position Information

Title: Registered Polysomnographic Technician – RN

Facility: All Hospitals

Job Code: 1051

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values

The Premier Health Mission

We Care. We Teach. We Innovate. We Serve.

The Premier Health Vision

To inspire better health

The Premier Health Values

Integrity

Compassion

Authenticity

Respect

Excellence

Position Summary

General Summary/Responsibilities

A registered nurse / polysomnographic technologist role is to provide a wide range of neurologic studies to allow physicians to diagnose and treat a variety of neurologic and sleep related conditions, and to support the physician through thorough assessment and care planning for the sleep disordered patient. The RN works under the general supervision of the medical director, and direct supervision of the clinical lab manager, and sleep center director to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. If not registered as a polysomnographic technologist, the RN may act as a trainee in this level for 12-months and is required to continue their education by asking questions, doing independent study for sleep medicine and starting the A-STEP modules.

The registered nurse (RN) partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.

Scope/Span Of Control

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)

Supervises FTEs: No

Number of FTEs Supervised: N/A

Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No

Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)

Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A

Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A

Financial Accountability: N/A

Population Served

Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply

☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)

☐ Pediatric (1 – less than 9 years)

☒ Adolescent (9 – less than 18 years)

☒ Adult (18 – less than 65 years)

☒ Geriatric (65 years & older)

☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)

☐ Not Applicable

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

Additional Requirements

 Type of degree: Nursing

 Area of study or major: N/A

 Preferred educational qualifications: N/A

 Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

 Valid Ohio RN license

 ** Valid Registration by the BRPT (Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists) or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS)

 RN must complete A-step program for polysomnography within 12 months of hire if hired as a trainee in lieu of this requirement and receive their registration as a polysomnographic technician within 18 months of hire. RN will be required to maintain current RN licensure in this job code.

 Current CPR certification required at the time of hire.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: N/A

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong organization skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Pulling

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Standing

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Other sounds

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Twisting

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Reaching

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Visual Acuity Near

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Walking

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Manual Dexterity

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Visual Acuity Far

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Sitting

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Use both hands

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Vision Color

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Pushing

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Talking

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Concentrating

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Climbing

1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)

Lifting <10 pounds

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Interpersonal Skills

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Stooping

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Lifting >10 pounds

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Reading

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Kneeling

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Normal hearing both ears

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Thinking

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Working Conditions

• Maybe exposed to loud noises.
• May be exposed to aggressive, violent behaviors from patients, family members and/or visitors.
• May be exposed to blood and body fluids, including those with tuberculosis, HIV positive, hepatitis, body infestations and cytotoxic agents.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions which may occur in emergency situations or with a heavy workload.
  
  

Organizational Standards

 Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.

 Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.

 Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.

 Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

 Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

 Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

 Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

 Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

 Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

 Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

 Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

 Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

 Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.

 Reports to work as required.

Essential Duties & Functions

Essential Duties & Functions:

• Nursing practice, which is grounded in the organization’s nursing philosophy, involves the patient/caregivers/significant others with respect to their values, cultural differences, preferences and expressed needs.
• Assessing health status for the purpose of providing nursing care.
• Identifying patterns of human responses to actual or potential health problems amenable to a nursing regimen.
• Plan, implement and document nursing interventions based on clinical assessment and best practice in a timely manner. Administers medications, treatments, and regimens within scope of practice that is prescribed by appropriately authorized individuals.
• Evaluate patient response/outcome to determine effectiveness of treatments and modify as necessary to achieve identified patient goals.
• Providing health counseling and health teaching.
• Awareness and accountability with regards to outcomes across the balanced score card.
• Coordinates, collaborates, and appropriately delegates with the interdisciplinary team-including physicians-to optimize patient outcomes.
• Initiates appropriate actions, including use of chain of command, to address unmet needs or changes in patient conditions.
• Application of critical thinking along the novice to expert continuum.
  
  

Other Duties & Functions

N/A

The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.