Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

This is a general RN Job Description for all Hospital Departments and Clinics. Departments/Clinics may attach supplemental sheet(s) with specific duties & other requirements not covered in this job description.

Department: Various Reports to: Various Managers and Directors FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Effective Date: January 1, 2009

SUMMARY: Provides general nursing care to patients in the hospital, clinic, or private homes (for Home Health & Hospice care) by performing the following duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provide exceptional service and/or care to all patients, customers and team members.  Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and reduce apprehension.  Accurately and promptly implements physician’s orders.  Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.  Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.  Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient.  Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.  Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.  Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.  Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.  Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.  Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital/clinic policy including patient and family instruction. RN (general job description) Page 2  Resourceful and calm in emergencies.  Participates in in-service training for personnel.  May rotate among various clinical services such as obstetrics, ED, medical/surgical, orthopedics, outpatient, and pediatrics.  Prepares rooms, equipment, and supplies. Sterilizes instruments.  May assists in surgery by handing items to Surgeon, Obstetrician, or other medical practitioner.  Makes beds, bathes and feeds patients.  Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.  Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.  Communicates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care.  Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:  Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.

License(s), Certification(s), Registration(s), Accreditation(s):  Registered Nursing license in the state of Missouri  BLS Certificate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Ability to communicate effectively.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.  Ability to write reports.  Ability to learn and adapt.  Ability to direct others.  Knowledge of Word Processing software and other specialized software for healthcare industry.  Skilled in operation of tools, equipment, and materials listed below.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:  Must comply with all Star Care Standards  Prompt and regular attendance according to policy  Comply with dress code and appearance standards. RN (general job description) Page 3  Interact with patients, customers, the general public, management, and team members in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner.  Work with integrity, uphold Skaggs’ mission, values, and maintain confidentiality in all situations.  Follow safety & security policies & procedures, immediately report suspicious activities and unsafe conditions. Use equipment, tools & materials properly; use and/or wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).  Participate in all mandatory job training and meetings as directed which may include overnight travel and extended stays as applicable.  Adhere to requirements, policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or other Hospital/Clinic practices.  Maintains satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units.  Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:  General office equipment  Computer  Diagnostic testing equipment  Various types of medical instruments & equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 The employee is frequently exposed to blood borne pathogens, body fluids, contagious diseases, blood, and bio-hazard materials, and occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation.

RN (general job description) Page 4 SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application; verification of education, and experience; verification of license(s), certification(s), registration(s), accreditation(s) if applicable; oral interview, reference and background checks; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Hospital/Clinic and the employee. The job description is subject to change as the needs of the Hospital/Clinic and requirements of the job change.

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