RN STAFF NURSE - FIRST WEST (1W)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered NurseJob Title:

Registered Nurse (RN)

Department:

FIRST WEST (1W)

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time

Job Summary

Provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; promotes restorative/supportive care; ensures safe medication administration and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current RN license by MS Board of Nursing; ability to read/write/communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS or ACLS certification.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and perform assessments.

• Develop Plans of Care and educate patients/families.

• Document accurately; report changes.

• Maintain infection prevention; administer meds safely.

• Participate in performance improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.

• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.

• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.

• Assist with patient repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.

• Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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