PURPOSE STATEMENT
A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional registered nurse who directs and / or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his / her team within the scope of his / her license. The staff RN is responsible to the charge nurse on the unit to which he / she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
- Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient's optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
- Participate in Quality Improvement projects and encourage department to continuously improve.
- Assist co-workers as needed / requested.
- Support the Medical Center's Mission / Vision / Philosophy positively.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform other essential duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent.Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri or be eligible to practice as a graduate nurse in the State of Missouri.This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life : Babyhood, toddler, children, adolescence, early adulthood, adulthood, middle age, and geriatrics.Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital / clinic.Current BLS required.Recommend ACLS.Recommend PALS.PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 12 hours a day.Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.Continuously utilizes manual / bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye / hand coordination and color definition.Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to life and / or carry up to 35 lbs.Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.