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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Registered Nurse assesses the health needs of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with knowledge and skill, and develops and implements plans to meet these needs. The RN also evaluates outcomes as they reflect the established goals. Also assesses additional role of leader educator and consultant, and coordinates daily patient care as provided by all departments. Some of the major job functions include but are not limited to:
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care for groups of patients of varying ages
Participates in educational activities for self, staff and unit development
Utilizes communication skills with staff, other health care team members and patients
Maintains yearly AHA BLS Healthcare Providers certification, unit specific certifications, safety and infection in-services, plus adequate contact hours to meet RN requirements
Follows safety and infection control policies and procedures
Follows hospital and department policies and procedures
Other job duties as assigned
EXEMPTION STATUS
Non-exempt
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Completion of a nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing
Experience:
2 years experience in acute care setting preferred
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients and ability to assume charge responsibility
Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly
Ability to administer medication utilizing the five rights
Ability to communicate verbally and in written form
Basic computer knowledge
Licensure:
Registered Nurse with a current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia or current licensure in a compact state with multistate privileges recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Certifications:
Refer to Life Support Training Policy #636
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