Registered Nurse (Monday - Friday)

Monday - Friday 12pm-830pm / holiday rotation

Summary :

The registered nurse (RN, RN II, RN III) performs professional nursing activities in the care of patients so they may achieve or regain, and then maintain, maximum physical, emotional or social functions. Role functions are governed by the Nurse Practice Act, the Administrative Code (in the state of employment), as well as the professional standards for nursing practice, and the corresponding policies and procedures of Rogers Memorial Hospital (Rogers). The registered nurse seeks consultation with other members of the health team as the patient's condition and treatment goals warrant. He / She, in conjunction with the Patient Accounts department, provides patient information to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

• Complete initial assessments and documents as required.

Collect, record, and analyze, within prescribed timeframe, pertinent data for admission

assessment according to Hospital policy, including :

Involve patient's support systems (family, friends) in assessment and documentation

Act as an advocate for patients

Initiate and update treatment plan and documentation as required

On an ongoing basis, identify, interpret, and document information collected in nursing

interview, observation, physical assessment and diagnostic data, and confer with other

health care professionals, as appropriate

Implement patient care

Identify potential patient care problems, abrupt changes, or impending instability in the

patient's condition, and exercise leadership to intervene appropriately and prevent

adverse patient outcomes

Identify health education needs of the patient / family that will be addressed before

discharge

Assist in the development and implementation of unit standards of care, such as :

Standard care plans

Carry out leadership function in patient care, staff operations, and department

organization

Assume charge nurse role :

Participate in projects, tasks and continuing education opportunities to improve

professional skills and unit / department systems

Promote department goals and the mission of the hospital

Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency

Compliance regulations

Participate in Hospital committees, performance improvement team meetings and team

projects, as directed

Participate in the Performance Improvement program

Conduct self in a professional manner

Physical / Mental Demands :

Education / Training Requirements :

The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges.

https : / / rogersbhfoundation.org /

EOE / MFDV

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action - Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including :

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