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 experience required
License: Valid license to practice in the Client
Certifications: CPR required
Must-Have: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Critical thinking skills; Ability to handle multiple priorities
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.
Completion of an accredited nursing program resulting in a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
Previous Registered Nursing experience is preferred.
Demonstrates empathy by understanding others’ perspectives, treating others with compassion, and being personally engaged in providing patient and family-centered care.
Demonstrates integrity by taking responsibility for own actions, delivering on promises, and achieving excellence through ethical behavior.
Uses resources wisely and shows pride in the organization while giving back to the community.
Demonstrates agility by finding creative solutions, anticipating concerns, and responding promptly.
Works collaboratively, treating others with courtesy and respect, and creates a spirit of belonging and fellowship.
Demonstrates commitment to improve individual performance and contributes to team accomplishments.
Creates and maintains a safe work environment and reports unsafe conditions.
Recognizes and anticipates the needs of customers, striving to surpass expectations.
Demonstrates timely, accurate, and cost-conscious use of resources in daily work.
Complies with policies, procedures, and guidelines, reporting compliance or ethical concerns appropriately.
Demonstrates ownership of the job and willingness to help others while being fully present at work.
Commits to ongoing learning and participates in educational opportunities to enhance performance.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for each patient according to the nursing process.
Provides quality care based on assessment needs and an established plan of care.
Offers education for patients and families throughout the admission to discharge process.
Documents the nursing process clearly, accurately, and legibly.
Notifies physicians of pertinent observations and changes in patient status.
Administers medications and performs treatments safely and accurately.
Implements physician orders as written and ensures equipment and supplies are available for patient care.
Physical demand requires exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently.
The position may require frequent patient handling activity.
Regulates emotions and exercises self-control in the workplace, managing urgent situations calmly.
Communicates empathically with patients, demonstrating genuine care and concern for their welfare.
Displays confidence in being assertive in interpersonal situations and supervises others professionally.
May experience stress related to time management challenges and working with individuals who may be in distress.
The position requires intact cognitive function in attention, memory, perception, and thought.
Ability to prioritize work tasks when multiple issues need attention, with keen observation and accurate reporting skills.
Strong organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills are necessary.