Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care for the Medical-Surgical Outpatient and/or Inpatients receiving surgical and/or invasive procedures.
• Applies the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Communicates with physicians, coworkers, and/or nursing director regarding patients' clinical conditions, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in patients' condition or response to treatment.
• Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure a continuum of care and coordinates with coworkers to provide efficient patient flow and unit maintenance.
• Maintains adherence to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
• Acts as a resource for other personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year experience in an acute care or outpatient surgery setting or G.I. lab.
• Completed Moderate Sedation competency within 30 days upon hire required.