Registered Nurse/ Acute Care

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of general nursing care utilizing the nursing process either directly or through appropriate delegation of duties to supervised staff members.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of nursing services provided directly or indirectly through appropriate delegation.
• The Registered Nurse assesses the patient's need for care and initiates the nursing care plan involving patient, family and others as indicated. Realistic patient goals are established, teaching needs identified, and discharge concerns addressed. Interventions are reviewed for effectiveness and revised as necessary to attain goals. Nurse's notes reflect implementation of the care plan.
• The RN participated in the direct care and administration of prescribed medications and treatments including administration of fluid and respiratory therapy treatments.
• This position demonstrates the ability to perform technical skills and utilize equipment within areas of assignment. Infection control policies and procedures are applied and enforced.
• The RN appropriately organizes time, effort and energy in rendering patient care; exercising judgment in establishing priorities.
• The Registered Nurse recognizes and interprets symptoms, reports patient's condition, assists with or institutes remedial measures for adverse development. Significant information is accurately communicated to physicians and other health team members. Appropriate action is taken in stressful, unusual or emergency situations.
• This position initiates patient teaching by assessing patient and family knowledge of disease and establishing realistic objectives. Appropriate instructional activity is initiated and evaluated. Patients, families and others are taught at level of understanding
• The Registered Nurse assists with orientation and continues learning of new staff members. Professional and clinical competence is maintained through active participation in various continuing education programs. New knowledge and skill is applied and shared. Assumes responsibility when assigned as the nurse in charge; promoting a positive attitude and productivity among staff while solving problems effectively.
• Provides safe, effective nursing care as ordered by the provider, utilizing the nursing process and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, policies, procedures, standards and in accordance with the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act.
• Accurately observes, reports and records observations of patient's condition.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Teaches patients and families how to administer medications and treatments and the importance of continuing prescribed medications and treatments.
• Coordinate shift activities of the assigned staff to ensure continuity of nursing service, combining quality improvement with cost containment.
• Provides necessary leadership and support to staff to ensure they are able to perform their work.
• Maintains good interpersonal relationships and assures confidentiality to preserve the integrity of the nursing staff.
• Follows safety and infection control policy and procedure to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon facility needs or requirements

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Current registration as a licensed nurse in the State of South Dakota.
• Current CPR Certification
• Able to obtain ACLS and PALS Certification within six months of hire.