The Registered Nurse-Short Term Assignment provides direct patient care to inpatients. This position assesses patients and creates a plan of care that is individualized and is reflective of each patient's needs and goals. The Registered Nurse supervises activities of care, treatment and services of patient provided by LPN / LVNs, RNTs / CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift. This position communicates information with the interdisciplinary team and reports patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and / or physician in a timely manner. This is a temporary position POSITION REQUIREMENTS License or Certification : - Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations. - BLS certification (ACLS preferred). - CRRN certification preferred. Machines, Equipment Used : - General office equipment such as computer / laptop, telephone, copy / fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc. - Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel. Physical Requirements : - Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity. - Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and / or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. Skills and Abilities : - Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English. - Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking. - Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without continuous supervision. Environmental Conditions : - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards : - Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality. - Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge. - Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct. - May be required to work weekdays and / or weekends, evenings and / or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on religious and / or legal holidays on scheduled days / shifts. - May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. - This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
Registered Nurse • Steele, AL, US