Registered Nurse - Night Shift

Registered Nurse

Provides professional nursing care to patients according to established procedures; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

Experience preferred but not required

Graduate of an accredited program of nursing

Current RN license in the state where employed, CPR certified, ACLS required

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement program, environmental and infection control standards and other administrative duties as assigned

Writes initial nursing histories, assess patient's conditions and develop individual care plans for patients

Administers and controls narcotics and medications

Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialist as required and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care

Monitors, maintains, and ensures accuracy of recording patient care documentation, Maintains all required reports, records, stats, etc.

Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patient's families in accordance with hospital standards

Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of patient's medical treatment

Observes emotional stability of patients, expresses interest in their progress and prepares for continuing care after discharge

Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines

Assist physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care

Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy

Arranges for patients ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services

Monitors medical condition of the patient report changes to the appropriate personnel

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops

Attends meetings as required

Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment

Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives

Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel

Demonstrates competency and professionalism in performing the overall patient care and supervisory responsibilities of the RN position

Maintains confidentiality as defined by hospital policy

This is a night shift position. Night shift is 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.