What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL, INC.?
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Promotes optimal health, well-being and safety through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, and the Idaho Nurse Practice Act. Provides relationship based care as demonstrated by recognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate, coordinated and culturally competent care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, and needs. Engages fully within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Integrates best current evidence into clinical practice and uses data to monitor and improve the outcomes of care processes. Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for an assigned patient population
- Assists physician during examinations and procedures
- Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse
- Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patient and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
- Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required
- State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure or current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” compact with Idaho prior to start date
- BLS Required
Full time, 36 hours per week, night shift, 7:00pm-7:30am
SMH is EOE
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan