Registered Nurse RN

Job Title

This position performs a variety of integrated functions, intuitively, using the nursing process while applying a broad nursing knowledge in a caring, concerned manner.

Responsibilities

Assess patient for physical, emotional, psych/social and family support.

Organizes and coordinates all aspects of patient care according to the patient's real and/or perceived needs.

Evaluates patient progress by correlating patient information with nursing knowledge to determine if goals are being met according to the patient's plan of care or clinical path.

Consults and collaborates with members of the health care team in planning and implementing total patient care for individuals.

Demonstrates proficiency (according to hospital and unit policy and procedure) in nursing skills to carry out the patient's plan of care.

Communicates interactions, both verbal and written, that clearly and positively accomplish desired patient care as a collaborative effort.

Educates patients and families.

Provides teaching, support and coordination of health care plans for patient and family through the acute phase of illness, as needed.

Promotes clinical knowledge development including critical thinking skills and improves strategies for comparing clinical judgment through research and continuing education.

In the performance of the regular job duties, it is appropriate for this job code to have access to the medication room and supply room for the purpose of stocking.

Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: RN: Registered Nurse

Equivalent Experience: MI

Essential: true

Credential: ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 12 months of hire or transfer

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Credential: DIMC: Dysrhythmia Interpretation Man

Equivalent Experience: Within 12 months of hire or transfer

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt

Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 8/1/2024 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Required Education

Education: ASSOC

Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Education Specialization: NRG

Essential: true