What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff RN - PRN (Med/Surg) position at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital?
We are seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and dedicated professional who provides the highest quality of care to our patients. You will be responsible for patient assessment, treatment and education, ensuring their well-being and facilitating their recovery.
Description of Duties:
- Monitor patient's condition and asses their needs to provide the best possible care and advice.
- Observe and interpret patient's symptoms and communicate them to physician
- Perform routine procedures such as blood pressure, injections, etc. and fill in patient's chart
- Adjust and administer medication and provide treatments according to physician's orders.
- Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds, etc.)
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.
- Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational opportunities and maintaining required competencies.
Your Skills
- Effective Communication
- Proven experience as an RN
- Willingness to contribute to a positive working climate
- Passion for helping others
- Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
- Excellent knowledge of emergency care
- Team player
Education Requirements
- Current Illinois RN License, Required
- ACLS required
- PALS required
- BLS required
Shift Differential
- Evening and night shifts are eligible for shift differential.
- Additional differential on weekend shifts.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary: The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
- Benefits: PRN employees are offered paid leave and retirement. Details on benefits are available on LCMH website.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional Details
LCMH is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Nursing
- Associates or better in Nursing
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Equal Opportunity Employer
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