Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Med/Surg/Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts
Hours per Shift: 7 PM to 7 AM
Experience: 0 - 6 months of related experience
License: Valid multi-state or state Registered Nurse License
Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
1 year of experience
BLS certified through AHA
Epic experience
Description:
The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care.
Utilizes the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures.
Responsible for monitoring and evaluating patient functional status.
Completes assessment and individualizes plan of care within established nursing guidelines.
Carries out nursing care considering cultural and psychosocial factors and patient ages.
Organizes, prioritizes, and performs nursing skills appropriate for the patient population.
Anticipates patient and unit needs.
Demonstrates a sound knowledge base in the bio-psychosocial model.
Delegates and communicates effectively and appropriately.
Demonstrates professional judgment in response to changing patient and unit situations.
Documents steps of the nursing process and care on the appropriate record.
Records data concisely, consistently, accurately, and legibly.
Utilizes correct medical terminology and abbreviations.
Addresses problems and monitors progress toward outcomes according to nursing policy.
Facilitates patient education and discharge planning.
Makes timely and appropriate referrals.
Utilizes resources in planning and presenting patient education based on age and cultural factors.
Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate.
Supports unit and hospital goals through quality improvement and educational activities.
Attends mandatory in-services and meets education standards.
Accurately completes variance reports.
Exhibits independent judgment in planning and making minor decisions in a complex field.
Works directly with patients and customers.
Works within a team of healthcare professionals and staff.