Registered Nurse
Rush Memorial Hospital
Job Description
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The Registered Nurse in the Medical/Surgical Department delivers direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients and coordinates that nursing care in collaboration with other members of the health team.
Responsibilities Administering prescribed medications, treatments, therapies and interventions to patients following approved nursing procedures
Initiating and implementing a patient care plan for all assigned patients that includes physician ordered treatment and nursing interventions as appropriate
Observing patients and performing nursing assessments, recording significant patient conditions and reactions, and notifying supervisor and/or physician of patient conditions and significant incidents
Directing the activities of licensed practical nurses and assistive personnel performing duties related to assigned patients
Assuming Charge Nurse responsibilities for the area as needed
Qualifications Knowledge & Experience
Demonstrates ability to give and follow instructions accurately
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with various levels of health care personnel
Knowledge
Clinical nursing standards of care
Advanced Cardiac Life Support concepts and measures
Pediatric Advanced Life Support concepts and measures
Education
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the state of Indiana Health Professions Bureau
Experience
A minimum of two years of previous clinical nursing experience preferred
Previous cardiac monitoring experience preferred
Authority and Accountability
Extensive exposure to confidential information or matters
Frequent contact with various persons or groups within and outside of the hospital including employees, department managers, physicians, patients, volunteers, visitors and outside agency personnel
Must be able to work with, communicate with, and manage different types of people
Must be able to prioritize, utilize critical thinking, and adjust to change
Must be able to reason and use logical problem-solving skills
Performs duties that require some latitude for independent judgment and initiative in handling situations out of the ordinary
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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The Registered Nurse in the Medical/Surgical Department delivers direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients and coordinates that nursing care in collaboration with other members of the health team.
Responsibilities Administering prescribed medications, treatments, therapies and interventions to patients following approved nursing procedures
Initiating and implementing a patient care plan for all assigned patients that includes physician ordered treatment and nursing interventions as appropriate
Observing patients and performing nursing assessments, recording significant patient conditions and reactions, and notifying supervisor and/or physician of patient conditions and significant incidents
Directing the activities of licensed practical nurses and assistive personnel performing duties related to assigned patients
Assuming Charge Nurse responsibilities for the area as needed
Qualifications Knowledge & Experience
Demonstrates ability to give and follow instructions accurately
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with various levels of health care personnel
Knowledge
Clinical nursing standards of care
Advanced Cardiac Life Support concepts and measures
Pediatric Advanced Life Support concepts and measures
Education
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the state of Indiana Health Professions Bureau
Experience
A minimum of two years of previous clinical nursing experience preferred
Previous cardiac monitoring experience preferred
Authority and Accountability
Extensive exposure to confidential information or matters
Frequent contact with various persons or groups within and outside of the hospital including employees, department managers, physicians, patients, volunteers, visitors and outside agency personnel
Must be able to work with, communicate with, and manage different types of people
Must be able to prioritize, utilize critical thinking, and adjust to change
Must be able to reason and use logical problem-solving skills
Performs duties that require some latitude for independent judgment and initiative in handling situations out of the ordinary
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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