Registered Nurse-PRN

Position Summary

All Registered Nurses (RN) are responsible and accountable to independently care for a group of assigned patients for a designated time frame. They deliver care to acutely ill patients through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. RNs provide patient care and physician assistance for a variety of patient types and cases/procedures in the Emergency, Surgery, and Outpatient, OB and/or Medical/Surgical departments per training and/or certification competencies.

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop and maintain a plan of care for every patient. Conducts patient assessments, identifies, and addresses patient needs and goals, including patient teaching and discharge planning.
• Initiates physician orders; implements standing orders and protocols when appropriate. Administers medications, blood products, and/or treatments based on physician orders, and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Collects, records and reports patient data. Documents and communicates information regarding patient status through the EHR and verbal reports.
• Assists providers with outpatient procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of location, use and operation of all instruments, supplies and equipment in all applicable departments.
• Provides support and oversight to ER techs and C.N.A.s.
• Provides support on holidays and weekends to the ER-Tech so they can complete the routine duties of the Central Supply Department.