Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical
Position Summary
To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Assesses the patient's condition and nursing care needs. Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to meet physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of patients. Develops individual nursing care plans. Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed. Evaluates patient care outcomes. Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees. Administers medications, treatments and therapies. Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care. Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.
Essential Functions
- Affirms the patient's condition and nursing care needs.
- Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions.
- Develops individual nursing care plans.
- Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed.
- Evaluates patient care outcomes.
- Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees.
- Administers medications, treatments and therapies.
- Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care.
- Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience: 1 year or less.
- Certifications: BCLS upon completion of hospital orientation; ACLS and PALS within six months of hire or transfer date to position.
- Licenses: Current RN license in state of practice.
- Skills And Abilities: Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs. Critical thinking. Work well under pressure while keeping calm and maintaining customer focus. Physical And Mental Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer.
Maintains Facility Equipment, Supplies and Work Areas
Maintains facility equipment, supplies and work areas.
Assists in the Orientation of New Employees
Affirms the patient's condition and nursing care needs. Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions. Develops individual nursing care plans. Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed. Evaluates patient care outcomes. Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees. Administers medications, treatments and therapies. Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care. Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.
Collaborates with Employees and Department Operations
Affirms the patient's condition and nursing care needs. Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions. Develops individual nursing care plans. Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed. Evaluates patient care outcomes. Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees. Administers medications, treatments and therapies. Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care. Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.
Participates in Performance/Process Improvement Activities
Affirms the patient's condition and nursing care needs. Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions. Develops individual nursing care plans. Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed. Evaluates patient care outcomes. Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees. Administers medications, treatments and therapies. Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care. Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.
Additional Information
Maintains facility equipment, supplies and work areas. Assists in the orientation of new employees. Coordinates and supervises activities of employees and department operations. Participates in performance/process improvement activities.
Minimum Overnight Travel (Up to 10%) by Land and/or Air
Minimum overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.
About Ashley Regional
Ashley Regional hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. EEOC Statement Ashley Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.