RN - NIAS (PICC) - Jeff Hwy - NIGHTS Full time

About the role

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department's strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

Education & Certifications

• Required Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Required Certifications: Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Preferred Certification: Certification in clinical specialty area

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care
• Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing
• Performs other related duties as required

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
• Works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases
• Occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases
• May have occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste