Job Title: Staff RN
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Med-surg Adult
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 7 PM - 7:30 AM
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years of Registered Nursing experience
License: Valid license to practice in the Client
Certifications: CPR required
Must-Have: Completion of an accredited nursing program resulting in a Diploma, Associate degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Description:
The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care using the nursing process.
Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers and delegation of role-appropriate tasks in the implementation of care.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Completion of an accredited nursing program resulting in a Diploma, Associate degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Licensure/Certification: Valid license to practice in the Client; CPR required.
Experience: Previous Registered Nursing experience preferred.
Job-related Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues; demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities; capable of making independent decisions; strong critical thinking skills.
Organizational Expectations and Responsibilities:
Mission and Service Values:
Demonstrates empathy and compassion, treating others with respect.
Takes responsibility for actions and delivers on commitments with integrity.
Uses resources wisely and respects the time and resources of patients and peers.
Shows initiative to find creative solutions and responds promptly to concerns.
Works collaboratively, treats others with courtesy and respect, and embraces diverse viewpoints.
Commitment and Engagement:
Demonstrates commitment to improve individual performance and contribute to team accomplishments.
Creates and maintains a safe and clean work environment and reports unsafe conditions.
Recognizes and anticipates the needs of customers to surpass expectations.
Demonstrates accurate and cost-conscious use of resources in daily work.
Personal Engagement:
Complies with organizational policies and guidelines, reporting compliance or ethical concerns.
Demonstrates ownership of the job and a commitment to help others.
Engages in ongoing learning and participates in educational opportunities to enhance performance.
Essential Job Functions:
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for each patient according to the nursing process.
Provides quality care based on assessment needs and established plans.
Educates patients and families throughout the admission and discharge process.
Documents the nursing process accurately and legibly.
Notifies physician of pertinent observations and changes in patient status.
Administers medications and performs treatments accurately and safely.
Implements physician orders as written.
Ensures equipment and supplies are readily available for patient care.
Psychological/Mental Demands:
Requires ability to manage emotions and exercise self-control in the workplace.
Must be able to handle urgent situations calmly and communicate empathetically with patients.
Supervises and directs the work of nursing assistants in a professional manner.
May experience stress related to time management and working with individuals in distress.
Physiological Exposure:
Potential exposures include electrical equipment.
Cognitive Demands:
Requires intact cognitive function in attention, memory, perception, and thought.
Ability to prioritize multiple work tasks efficiently.
Keen observation and accurate reporting skills are essential.
Strong organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills are needed.