Job Specific Competencies:
1. Demonstrates appropriate assessment of the patient and documents
appropriately.
2. Plans patient care to achieve optimal level of function based on nursing
assessment, diagnoses, and/or medical treatment. Communicates the plan to
patient and/or significant others level of understanding, and documents according
to policy.
3. Implements patient care according to planned interventions and documents
according to policy.
4. Evaluates patient status in relation to established goals and desired outcomes
and revises plan as indicated.
5. Demonstrates behaviors that promote professionalism, utilizing the principle of
quality improvement.
6. Serves as a professional resource when needed, including assisting in co-worker
training and orientation.
7. Demonstrates understanding of role in all areas of conscious sedation and
medication administration.
8. Demonstrates customer relations as high priority in line with JCMG mission,
vision and values.
9. Provides appropriate safety and infection control measures.
JCMG Core Competencies:
1. Strives for continuous quality improvement.
2. Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve
professional competence.
3. Maintains high work ethic standards.
4. Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors at all times.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

• ADN or BSN degree

Experience:

• Prefer 2-years of experience in the operating room setting

Certification/License:

• RN license in the state of MO in good standing
• Current BCLS certification

POSITION TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE
DEPARTMENT/CLINIC: OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER
ACCOUNTABLE TO: MANAGER
RESPONSIBLE FOR: N/A
STATUS NON-EXEMPT
Review/Revised Date 07/2010
REGISTERED NURSE
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• Current ACLS certification (or obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of

employment)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Working environment is generally favorable; however, there is exposure risk in the form
of disease and potential for exposure to electrical and explosion hazards common in a
surgical department environment. High potential for exposure to blood and body fluids;
Personal protective equipment required.
Note: This document is intended to describe the general duties required of this
position. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills and
responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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