Decatur County Memorial Hospital Greensburg , IN 47240
Posted 2 weeks ago
POSITION SUMMARY Reports To: Med/Surg Unit Manager Amount of Travel Required:
No travel required Positions Supervised: LPN#s, NA#s, UC#s Summary: Under the direction of the Nursing Service Department, the Med/Surg RN is responsible and accountable for the care the patient receives.
The staff nurse#s practice possesses characteristics identified in the Standards of Practice, Nurse#s Code of Ethics and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act.
Inherent in this practice is the nursing process which includes patient assessment, planning of care, implementation of the plan and evaluation of the outcomes. Employee normally performs the duty assignments using methods and procedures at his/her own discretion and is limited only by policies set by administrative or legislative authority. The patient population will include patients from infancy to geriatric who present with medical or post-surgical problems.
Access Level:3 Work Schedule: Must be able to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays, sometimes in excess of 40 hours per week POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Communication, Oral
Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word Communication, Written
Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Empathetic
Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others. Friendly
Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. Interpersonal
Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. SKILLS # ABILITIES:
Education ASN, BSN, Diploma Degree from an accredited School of Nursing. Experience One to two years related experience Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, email and basic computer skills for other software used throughout the hospital for your area of responsibility. Certificates # Licenses Current registration with the State of Indiana required.
Certification in BLS. Other Requirements Math skills to calculate dosages
POSITION SUMMARY
Reports To:
Med/Surg Unit Manager
Amount of Travel Required:
No travel required
Positions Supervised:
LPN's, NA's, UC's
Summary:
Under the direction of the Nursing Service Department, the Med/Surg RN is responsible and accountable for the care the patient receives.
The staff nurse's practice possesses characteristics identified in the Standards of Practice, Nurse's Code of Ethics and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act.
Inherent in this practice is the nursing process which includes patient assessment, planning of care, implementation of the plan and evaluation of the outcomes. Employee normally performs the duty assignments using methods and procedures at his/her own discretion and is limited only by policies set by administrative or legislative authority. The patient population will include patients from infancy to geriatric who present with medical or post-surgical problems.
Protected Health Info:
Access Level:3
Work Schedule:
Must be able to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays, sometimes in excess of 40 hours per week
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Communication, Oral
Communication, Written
Empathetic
Friendly
Interpersonal
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Education
ASN, BSN, Diploma Degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
Experience
One to two years related experience
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, email and basic computer skills for other software used throughout the hospital for your area of responsibility.
Certificates & Licenses
Current registration with the State of Indiana required.
Certification in BLS.
Other Requirements
Math skills to calculate dosages
Decatur County Memorial Hospital