REGISTERED NURSE

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Description

Summary & Objective

The Nurse, Registered (RN) is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process The Nurse, Registered will effectively interact with patients, family, significant others and health team members while maintaining all the standards required of a licensed Registered Nurse.

Essential Functions

• Provides patient and / or resident care utilizing the nursing process and in compliance with facility nursing policies and procedures.
• Conducts an individualized assessment and evaluates the total needs of the patient and / or resident, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs within 24 hours of admission.
• Continuously evaluates patient and / or resident status and adjusts plan based on patient / resident condition.
• Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient and / or resident reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
• Complete thorough documentation of patient and / or resident care, including nursing intervention, patient and / or residents response, needs, problems, capabilities, limitations and progress towards goals in a timely manner
• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure supplies, medications and equipment is properly stored.
• Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

Supervisory Responsibility

Physical Requirements

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements