Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Step Down
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 1+ years
License: Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice
Certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Minimum of one year of experience.
- Required education: ASN - Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Description:
We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse for our unit.
This is a 32-bed unit that handles progressive care and intermediate care patients.
The role involves managing drips and caring for more acute patients.
The RN performs independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards defined by the state Board of Nursing.
Key responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
The RN evaluates health status through ongoing collection and assessment of health data.
Additionally, the position includes performing health teaching and health counseling.
The RN provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being, either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation, delegation, supervision, or teaching of others.
Executing delegated medical functions is a critical part of the role.
Referring patients as needed for further evaluation or treatment is also expected.
The RN reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans and documents in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Using resources effectively is important to promote operational efficiency.
The RN promotes the mission and vision of the organization and adheres to service behavior standards.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
The RN may be required to float to other departments based on business needs and may also be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.