Job Summary
- Performs independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards as defined by the state Board of Nursing.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care.
- Evaluates health status through the ongoing collection and assessment of health data.
- Performs health teaching and health counseling.
- Provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to, supervision of, or teaching of others.
- Executes delegated medical functions.
- Refers patients as needed for further evaluation or treatment.
- Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans.
- Documents in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
- Uses resources as needed.
- Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
- May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year experience.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.
Required Skills ['NURSING CARE', 'HEALTH ASSESSMENT', 'HEALTH TEACHING', 'HEALTH COUNSELING', 'THERAPY AND TREATMENT']
Additional Skills ['TREATMENT PLAN MONITORING', 'NURSING DOCUMENTATION', 'REGISTERED NURSE EXPERIENCE', 'DELEGATED MEDICAL FUNCTIONS', 'PATIENT REFERRAL']
Education Requirement
Required Education
- ASN
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor's degree of Nursing is preferred.
Required Certifications & Licensure
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required.
- BLS - American Heart Association.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure
-N/A
Languages
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Minimum Degree Required
Associate's Degree (Community College, MBO) Reason: Traveler Replacement