Position Summary:

Registered Nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established company philosophy.

RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting.

Position Responsibilities:

Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Responsibilities of RNs include (but are not limited to):

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Report adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Assesses the patients' ability to do routine daily tasks.
• Assists patients with such basic needs as dressing, eating, and bathing, and encourages patients to do things for themselves to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem.
• Recognizes and manages different syndromes such as: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, hematological, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric / psychosocial, integument, sensory and pain problems.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
• Facilitates patients' active participation in all aspects of their own health care.
• Involves, educates, and when appropriate, supervises family/significant others in implementing best practices for patients' condition.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
• Depending on setting, may also direct care provided by licensed practical nurses and nursing aides.
• Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent* *

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete required orientation as directed by company
• Follow company and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Respect cultural and religious practices of patients
• Uphold HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board
• Minimum of one (1) year Medical / Surgical experience
• Federal and State credentials current and on file
• Cognitive skills as related to the position Addendum

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WORKING REQUIREMENTS

Because patients need round-the-clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays. The number of patients assigned per shift will vary with each assignment. Nurses spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching and standing; they assist in patient transfers, so to guard against back injury, they must follow prope