REGISTERED NURSE

POSITION TITLE: Staff Registered Nurse (RN) DEPARTMENT: Med Surg EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: Unit Manager SUPERVISES: N/A FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Part-time, or Per Diem (NOCS SHIFT) POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from school of nursing preferred. Current state licensure. Current BLS and ACLS. Physical/emotional stamina. Communication/writing skills. Recent experience in a clinical preferred. Effective interpersonal skills. Meets specific departmental criteria and/or certifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Position-Specific Performance Measures: • Provide safe transportation of patients to and from the patient care units. • Assume responsibility for managerial self-development. • Use agreed upon managerial and personal goals and objectives as basis of annual self-development actions. • Discuss personal education goals with Unit Manager on a regular basis. • Attend relevant seminars and in-service programs; completes appropriate continuing education programs; documents appropriately. • Attend all required education/in-service meetings. • Perform duties in an independent manner with minimum supervision. • Join patients in transportation to appointments, as assigned, if needed. • Includes other duties assigned by department managers or Director of Nursing. Requirements Leadership Standards • Employee can articulate current practice and policies. • Establish and maintain effective interdepartmental relationships. • Demonstrate continuing effort to maintain positive relationships with physicians, peers, Administration, and the public. • Work to improve employee morale and communication. • Demonstrate ability to coordinate activities with other departments to promote effective workflow. Fiscal Management Responsibilities • Documentation reflects that staff understands budget information and the implementation method. • Demonstrate a cost conscious attitude. • Plan and monitor the utilization of supplies and equipment. • Evaluate equipment and supply usage. • Identify equipment that needs repair and makes appropriate notification. • Cooperate with periodic Hospital inventory audits by submitting department equipment/supplies report within required time frame.