Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse responsible and accountable for providing direct age specific patient care to assigned patients during the shift. The Registered Nurse follows the nursing process in the delivery of patient care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination of the team approach to patient care. The Registered Nurse provides clinical leadership for other nursing staff as assigned and performs related duties as required. Supervises LVN’s, CNA’s Unit Secretary, and other ancillary nursing personnel involved in the delivery of patient care. Reports to Charge RN / PCC and Nursing Director

Essential Job Duties:

1 year Emergency Room experience preferred

Must have current BLS, ACLS, PALS and obtain AB508 within 1 month of hiring on.

 Demonstrates competency in assessment skills for the patient population served including but not limited to:
o Risk Behaviors
o EDU level and needs
o Psychosocial needs
o Clinical care

 Demonstrates ability to plan and coordinate care with patient/ significant others as well as other members of the health care team

 Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care problems and determine nursing interventions utilizing critical thinking in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, acceptable standards of practice and regulatory standards.
 Provides and evaluates patient care throughout the continuum
 Serves as a role model for the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and fulfills other job duties as requested within Scope of Practice
 Maintains current competencies as well as updated knowledge in specific area of practice

Behavioral Standards:
 Exhibits customer and service oriented behaviors in every day work interactions.
 Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
Communication/Knowledge:
 Provides accurate and timely written and verbal communication of clinical information in a manner that is understood by all involved in the delivery of patient