RN or LPN

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

• Follows the mission, vision and values of Salem Memorial District Hospital
• Works under the supervision of the department director and RN.
• Proactively recognizes and assists patients/customers throughout the healthcare system, responding to their needs/concerns in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.
• Uses critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.
• Follows hospital safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, critical lab notification, etc., to insure that the patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment
• Maintains work area and equipment cleanliness according to department standards.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services and required training.
• Keeps abreast of current trends and knowledge through continuing education.
• Other duties as required.

Academic, Certifications, & Trade Qualifications

• Current Missouri Registered Nurse license or current RN license from a compact state (If employee is a new graduate then within 6 months of hire or after first successful attempt of Missouri state boards)
• BLS Certification