Job Summary
The Registered Nurse I assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures to monitor and evaluate patient functional status.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Utilizes the nursing process to care for patients.
- Assesses, organizes, and completes patient care with consideration for patient age, cultural, and psychosocial factors.
- Documents steps of the nursing process and utilizes proper medical terminology.
- Addresses problems and progress toward goals.
- Facilitates patient discharge through timely, appropriate referrals and utilization of patient education resources.
- Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate.
- Supports unit/hospital goals through performance improvement and educational activities.
Decision Making
Independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only.
Working Relationship
- Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise).
- Leads others in the same work performed (does not supervise).
- Has input on performance evaluations but does not prepare or give.
- Works directly with patients and/or customers.
- Works with internal customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction.
- Works with external customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction.
- Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
- Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
Supplemental Information
This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all-inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
Skills
Work Experience
0 - 6 months related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio-psychosocial model, and clinical pathways.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
- Ability to be detail-oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
Schedule Notes
- Position Type: Direct Hire
- Facility: Hospital Campus
- Shift/Schedule Details: NOC- 7p to 7a | 3-12 hour days (36hr) schedule can vary.
- Incentives: Relocation bonus for 2 years of service.
- Note: Candidates should have at least 1 year of Critical Care Nursing experience. Must have current or recent ICU/ER experience for consideration.