Registered Nurse - Full-time / Part-time

Overview:

Overview

The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the provision of nursing care for assigned patients in all phases of care. He/she is responsible for prescribing nursing interventions, and coordination of patient activities, and delegation of the aspects of are that are provided by others. The individual will demonstrate professional accountability through adherence to standards of nursing care and a commitment to act in an ethical manner. The RN provides care to patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatrics. He/she will perform all duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Mercy Memorial Health Center.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Assesses the condition of patient and/or significant other in a timely, consistent and

systematic manner.

Develops an outcome oriented plan of care that reflects the patients actual or potential

health problems.

Implements the plan of care to achieve the identified outcomes for the patient.

Evaluates effectiveness of service provided.

Demonstrates effective and accurate verbal, written and electronic communication

skills.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based upon the

physical, psychosocial, educational, safety needs, and other related criteria appropriate

to the following age groups: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.

Participates and complies with unit/organizational activities, policies and procedures.

Demonstrates professional conduct and development.

Responsible for utilizing the Institute of Medicine's "6 Quality Improvement Aims" as an organized approach to creating service excellence in care/services (Safe, Timely, Efficient, Effective, Equitable, and Patient Centered"

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Education: Is a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure: Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of

Oklahoma.

Experience:

Certifications: Current CPR certification.

Other: Successful completion of the hospital approved medication test.

Demonstrates competency by successful completion of

orientation competency assessment and verification form and

department specific orientation within the first three months of

employment.

Demonstrates professional conduct and development.

Able to learn and react quickly. Competent to make certain

independent decisions concerning the quality and accuracy of

the procedures performed. The RN functions autonomously and

is responsible for the direction of the health care team and

overall plan of care for the patient.

Must be able to engage in technical conversation involving

discussion with physicians, nurses, patients, families/significant

others and co-workers.

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