Job description

REGISTERED NURSE

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Registered Professional Nurse utilizes the concepts of the nursing process in providing patient care and a safe patient environment. The nurse will perform all duties as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with the Nurse

Practice Act, state regulations established by the Board of Nursing, and the policies and objectives of NurSTAT and the utilizing facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

 Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing

 Current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse with the state employed in.

 At least 1 year of clinical experience as a registered nurse within the last three years related to the specific area of assignment

 Specialty certification and/or evidence of training, competency and clinical expertise in a clinical specialty if required

 CPR certification

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

 Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, regulations and guidelines pertaining to assigned clinical area

 Ability to organize, interpret and implement established programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the agency and facility that are necessary for providing quality care

 Ability to communicate information concerning a patient’s condition clearly

 Demonstrates professional behavior, attitude and flexibility

 Ability to assume delegated authority and accountability for total care of assigned patients and staff

 Ability to function independently with minimal supervision

 Possess leadership and supervisory ability

 Willingness to work with professional and non-professional staff

 Skilled in interpersonal relationships

 Read, write and communicate in English in an understandable manner

 Ability to move intermittently throughout the work day, inclusive of sitting, standing and bending, pushing, pulling or moving objects and patients

 Ability to relate to and work with the various personality styles, ill, disabled and elderly

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Performs therapeutic measures, provides direct patient care, administers medications and treatments prescribed by the patient’s physician and within the scope of practice

 Admits, transfers and discharges patients as directed Assesses, evaluates and identifies patient needs

 Plans and delivers nursing care utilizing the nursing process

 Assists in meeting the patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs

 Upholds patients rights

 Demonstrates skill in the delivery of direct patient care utilizing the principles of professional nursing

 Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibility when required and appropriate

 Assumes responsibility for the performance of team members, professional and non-professional, when acting as team leader

 Maintains a safe and therapeutic nursing service routine, and utilizes facility policies

 Adheres to established policies and procedures relative to fire, safety, emergencies and delivery of patient care

 Participates in clinical case conferences with members of the health care team to facilitate goal-directed patient care, education, continuity and staff development

 Develops and implements patient care plans, discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other health team members

 Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development through attendance and participation in continuing education seminars, workshops, inservice programs, orientation and personnel evaluations

 Communicates essential data relative to patient care, responses to care, continuity of care, etc., to members of the health care team utilizing established channels of communication

 Maintains awareness of nursing policies and procedures

 Prepares patient care plans, related reports and documentation for the clinical record inclusive of nursing interventions and outcomes; patient progress, condition, care provided and evaluation of care given; follows the utilizing facilities’ policies and format on charting

 Accepts and fulfills the obligations of a schedule with NurSTAT which has been requested and confirmed

 Exercises good judgment when accepting or rejecting an assignment

 Accepts CHARGE nurse responsibilities when delegated by the nurse in charge or supervisor after appropriate orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Nursing home experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• PA RN (Required)

Contract Length:

• 2 months or less

Work Location:

• One location

Completed license needed:

• Upon starting work

Uniform:

• Nurses wear own scrubs

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location

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