Registered Nurse (RN) - PAT - Incentive Eligible

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• JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Nurse is responsible for obtaining all pertinent information for patients twenty-four (24) hours in advance of surgery and / or procedures and pre-op patient / family education.

Education : See Licensure / Certification / Registration requirements.

Education : N / A

Knowledge of current principles and techniques of nursing practice; the practical application of nursing process and physical assessment; transcription of physician orders, admission requirements and procedures; pre-surgical medical and anesthesia requirements; patient assessment and ability to appropriately make physician referral decisions; St. Lukes surgical services and routines; ability to communicate with people in a courteous, tactful manner. Ability to cope with interruptions. Ability to understand and accurately follow complex written and oral communications. Ability to maintain good working relationships with others, coordinate admission orders and diagnostic schedules in timely manner, legible handwriting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to see, hear, sit, stand, walk, talk, bend for a three (3) to eight (8) hour period. Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.

Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. May be exposed to the hazards from electrical and mechanical minor equipment. May be exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Occasional Exposure to Laser Vision / Vision Screening.