*Wages are based on average rates and may be impacted by facility budgets and seasonality and may include a combination of taxable and non-taxable earnings and reimbursements.
POSITION PURPOSEResponsible for the delivery of patient care through the
nursing processes of assessment, planning, evaluation and implementation;
directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while
maintaining standards of professional nursing.POSITION REQUIREMENTS Licenses or CertificationsCurrent license to practice professional nursing in the
state where currently practicing (RN)CPR required, ACLS certification preferred Education, Training, and Experience1-2 years of
medical-surgical nursing experience preferred Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity StandardsPromotes healing environment and utilizes resources for
optimal patient outcomesOrganizes and prioritizes tasks
and projects; accurately completes job responsibilities within the specified
time constraintsAdheres to ethical, regulatory and
accreditation standardsSpeaks and
communicates English effectively, both in verbal and written formatMaintains confidentiality of patient informationRespects Patient Rights and promotes customer satisfactionWorks cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital
employeesAdapts to changes necessitated by guest/staff situationsSeeks assistance as neededWrites legiblyFunctions proficiently in a
Microsoft Windows environment Machines, Equipment UsedClinical equipment used for patient care, i.e. glucometer, IV/enteral
pumps, patient lift/transfer devices, bladder scanner, patient call light system,
emergency equipment-defibrillator and, basic
office equipment. Physical Requirements Ability to lift 30 pounds and transfer patients in excess of
100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling, and utilizing full range of
body movements.Ability to stand, sit, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel,
crouch and/or crawl, grasp, use fine finger movement. Environmental ConditionsIndoors in climate controlled, well-lighted, and ventilated
environment. Interpersonal Relationships
As
a representative of Curahealth, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors
have a direct affect on the hospitals image and perceptions of quality care
and service. Interaction with guests,
visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, physicians, contract staff, vendors,
and affiliate schools is in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous,
respectful, cooperative, and professional.
This behavior supports an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with
hospital standards and guidelines to promote positive relations. The RN exhibits
and promotes the hospitals Standards of Behavior throughout the hospital
community.