Registered Nurse
Rushville-IN-46173-United States
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JOB SUMMARY
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The Registered Nurse in the Medical/Surgical Department delivers direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients and coordinates that nursing care in collaboration with other members of the health team. This position is responsible for:
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administering prescribed medications, treatments, therapies and interventions to patients following approved nursing procedures
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initiating and implementing a patient care plan for all assigned patients that includes physician ordered treatment and nursing interventions as appropriate
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observing patients and performing nursing assessments, recording significant patient conditions and reactions, and notifying supervisor and/or physician of patient conditions and significant incidents
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directing the activities of licensed practical nurses and assistive personnel performing duties related to assigned patients
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This position may be assigned or expected to assume Charge Nurse responsibilities for the area.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge & Experience
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Skills-
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Demonstrates department-appropriate fundamental nursing skills
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Demonstrates ability to give and follow instructions accurately
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Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with various levels of health care personnel
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Knowledge-
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Clinical nursing standards of care
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support concepts and measures
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support concepts and measures
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Education-
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Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the state of Indiana Health Professions Bureau
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Experience-
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A minimum of two years of previous clinical nursing experience preferred
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Previous cardiac monitoring experience preferred
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Authority and Accountability
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Extensive exposure to confidential information or matters
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Frequent contact with various persons or groups within and outside of the hospital including employees, department managers, physicians, patients, volunteers, visitors and outside agency personnel
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Must be able to work with, communicate with, and manage different types of people
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Aptitudes
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Must be able to prioritize, utilize critical thinking, and adjust to change
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Must be able to reason and use logical problem-solving skills
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Performs duties that require some latitude for independent judgment and initiative in handling situations out of the ordinary
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