Registered Nurse I

Job Description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse 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.

Jobcode : 101644

Qualifications

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.
30+ days ago