Registered Nurse 2 -- Nursing Diagnostic Services -- Memorial Hospital

Job Summary

Demonstrates basic clinical skills and nursing judgment (Novice)

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Demonstrates consistent use of nursing process in daily practice • Knowledge and Skills:
  
  Identifies personal learning needs and seeks learning opportunities; independently performs basic skills and begins to perform advanced skills • Professional Relationships/Leadership: Demonstrates understanding of roles in group process; utilizes resources, effective communication and problem solving skills to move toward resolutions; aware of PIQI regarding legal/ethical/safety issues; participate in QI activities. • Quality Improvement/Research: Demonstrates awareness of the value and relevance of research in nursing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2.

Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5.

Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8.

Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Credentials

• Registered Nurse (Required)
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hire

Within 30 days of hire

Work Schedule: Days

Status: 72 hrs per pay

Location: Memorial Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lauren R. Lane lauren.lane@vandaliahealth.org