RN

Responsibilities

• Affords appropriate and accurate assessment of the patient based on their medical condition.
• Displays knowledge of ordered medications and administers them according to prescription.
• Provides care that is appropriate to the patient's condition and age, including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates its effectiveness; includes the family in teaching as necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services that require technical and manual skills.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Promotes cost-effectiveness and efficient use of resources, including supplies, linen, and charge items.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes patient safety by minimizing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with healthcare.
• Engages in lifelong learning relevant to the nursing profession.

Specifications

• Preferred/Desired: Emergency Room experience.

• Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• Preferred/Desired: Training in preferred specialties.

• Special Skills: Computer literacy.

• Minimum Required: RN license; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

• Preferred/Desired: ACLS/PALS/TNCC specialty certification.