Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT   

A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional RN who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her team within the scope of his/her license.  The staff RN reports to the charge nurse on the unit to which he/she is assigned.  This RN must effectively perform, delegate, and coordinate nursing care. The RN must be a patient advocate. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Demonstrate appropriate assessment skills. 
• Ability to attain and implement orders and treatments in a timely manner. 
• Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function according to current guidelines. 
• Document thoroughly and according to policy. 
• Routinely attend departmental meetings and hospital forums. 
• Routinely participate in Quality Improvement projects and encourage department to continuously improve. 
• Utilize time management skills to facilitate the schedule. 
• Follow hospital policies and procedures. 
• Assist co-workers as needed/requested. 
• Appropriate medication administration via electronic bedside medication verification if applicable. 
• Completion of mandatory department and hospital education. 
• Promote professionalism by maintaining licensure and optional specialty certification. 
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance. 
• Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided. 
• Perform other essential duties as assigned. 

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing. 
• Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Missouri.   
• This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in all stages of life. 
• Endoscopy nursing experience preferred. 
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required. 
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS or obtained within orientation. 
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.