We are
currently hiring for a Full Time and Part Time RNs.
SUMMARY:
Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other
disciplines.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintains established
departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental
and infection control standards.
2.
Writes initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions and develops
individual care plans for patients assigned to the unit.
3. Administers and controls narcotics and medications.
4. Assists in formulating and screening Quality
Assurance criteria and providing in-service training for staff.
5. Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists
as required and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.
6. Maintains patient documentation.
7. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for
patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
8. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record
of the patient’s medical treatment.
9.
Observes emotional stability of patients, expresses interest in their progress and prepares
for continuing care after discharge.
10.
Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines.
11. Assists physicians with examinations,
procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
12. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
13. Arranges for patients’ ordered
diagnostic and therapeutic services.
14. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational
programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
15. Attends meetings as required.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree
Minimum Experience: Sufficient previous clinical experience in
area of expertise
Req. Certification/Registration:
Registration and current RN license; CPR certification
Physical Demands: Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking, Lifts,
positions, pushes and/or transfers patients, Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling,
crouching
Working Conditions: Regularly exposed to
the risk of bloodborne diseases, Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances,
Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injuries and illness), Subject to varying and
unpredictable situations, May perform emergency care, Occasionally subjected to irregular hours,
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skill required of personnel so classified. EOE.
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