Registered Nurse - Full-time / Part-time

Overview:

Overview

The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Manager, Administrative Supervisor and/or Director/Executive Director, and is responsible for the delivery of efficient, safe patient care through the use of the nursing process, hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Patient assessment is managed by using the appropriate policy, protocols and standards of practice.

Evaluates the appropriate documents, therapies, medications and patient responses to interventions. Interprets and initiates appropriate actions to changes in patient condition and monitoring data, including; vital signs, lab, diagnostic tests and monitor readings. Recognizes limitations, and seeking additional assistance if necessary.

The Plan of Care is supported by initiating, developing, evaluating and revising the Plan of Care. Incorporates patient and significant others involvement to support the patient goal, as well as interdisciplinary plan of care.

Reports pertinent information to staff and physicians and collaboration with the healthcare team to plan/provide patient care as evidenced by documentation.

Treatment and evaluation is completed by obtaining, verifying and implementing physician orders and nursing

interventions. Reassesses and documents the patient's response to procedures, therapies, medications and interventions. Demonstrates or develops proficiency in performing and/or assisting in procedures and therapies according to policy and procedures.

The staff nurse provides patient education by assessing and utilizing methods based on the patient and significant other's knowledge base, communication skills, developmental age, ability and readiness to learn.

Documentation is provided by ensuring that the patient record reflects the plan of care, patient care delivered and the status during his or her care and discharge. Ensures that the documentation information is legible, concise, accurate, objective and timely, while meeting hospital & regulatory standards.

Leadership is provided by directing and coordinating assignments and care given by team members based on staff competencies, experience and scope of responsibility. Participates in the PI process and identifying opportunities to improve patient care delivery and may unclude collecting data, monitoring and implementing changes.

Enhances the learning opportunities to other staff, and by effectively contributing to the orientation of team members and students.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.

Licensure: RN Registered Nurse in Missouri.

Experience: Minimum of less than one year experience.

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS & NIH Stroke Scale required before taking care of patients independently

TNCC, IABP & CRRT if assigned

Other: Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills are required, and must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Must be able to operate various types of office equipment, including a computer, fax machine, telephone, printer and copy machine.

It is the expectation that the scope of this role will include duties and responsibilities at Mercy Hospital Carthage and Mercy Hospital Joplin as needed. All Standards, Requirements, Training, Qualifications, Competencies, and Job Responsibilities stated here are assumed for all locations worked while under the capacity of this role.

Preferred Education:

Preferred Licensure:

Preferred Experience: Previous critical care or med/surg experience

Preferred Certifications:

Preferred Other:

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