Registered Nurse - Surgical and Surgical Step Down

Registered Nurse - Surgical and Surgical Step Down Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site) Job Description The RN Inpatient works under the supervision of leadership. The RN Inpatient assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to standards. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of plans of care. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patients. Provides exceptional service to all patients and customers. Responsibilities Completes assessment/reassessment of patient and documents in medical record. Analyzes the information collected to determine patient’s needs and expected outcomes. Develops and implements plan of care based upon the assessment, diagnosis, and expected outcomes of patient. Oversees the delegation of the plan to other licensed and unlicensed personnel. Ensures a discharge plan is a part of the individualized plan of care as appropriate to the population served. Engages in patient/family/staff teaching to achieve the desired patient outcomes. Maintains working knowledge of and implements key standards that affect operation of the patient population served. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others (example: students, orientees). Performs other duties as assigned. Education Graduate of a school of nursing - Required BSN - Preferred Work Experience Prior clinic or hospital experience - Preferred Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensure/Compact State Licensure - Required Upon Hire Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - If working in an inpatient area where ACLS is required, within 90 Days Travel Requirements Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required #J-18808-Ljbffr