Registered Nurse

• Assumes leadership responsibility for day-to-day coordination of patient care activities for the unit while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in accord with TJC, federal and state regulations.

• Provides direct patient care within the scope of the RN nursing license.

• Assumes the role of Charge nurse as assigned providing oversight to ancillary staff during their scheduled shift.

• Provides direct oversight to the nursing staff as indicated in the absence of the Director of Nursing and communicates with the DON on relevant nursing care issues.

• Participates in the performance Improvement through completion of assigned chart monitoring.

• Coordinates the performance of nursing care to patients within the scope of practice and in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.

• Communicates with the medical staff on identified patient issues.

• Performs patient care assessments timely and accurately.

• Addresses patient care needs in a timely manner.

• Documents findings into the medical record accurately and timely.

• Completes all admission paperwork.

• Ensures all admission and daily documentation is completed thoroughly and signed and dated according to protocol.

• Adheres to Human Resource policies regarding code of conduct and attendance.

• Follows Infection Control and Employee Health Guidelines to ensure safety of patients and staff.

• Maintains knowledge of admission criteria and accurately documents admission criteria for new admissions.

• Functions as a member of the treatment team and communicates identified patient goals, interventions, and assessments.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and/or experience required: