Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Description

Part Time Day Shift. 2-12 hours shifts/week. 7am-7:30pm.

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.

• 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
• This position may be assigned or expected to assume Charge Nurse responsibilities for the area.

• Demonstrates department-appropriate fundamental nursing skills.
• Demonstrates ability to give and follow instructions accurately.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with various levels of health care personnel.

• Clinical nursing standards of care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support concepts and measures.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support concepts and measures.

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the state of Indiana Health Professions Bureau.

• A minimum of two years of previous clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Previous cardiac monitoring experience preferred.

• 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.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular requirement to walk, stand, use hands, reach with hands or arms, talk, and hear.
• Frequent requirement to stoop, crouch, kneel, bend, sit.
• Regular requirement to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Speaking and listening skills are essential.
• Time management and multiple task management skills are essential.
• Must be able to work under a moderate amount of stress.
• Must be able to read, write and do simple calculations; follow written and oral instructions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• Work is performed in a clean, well‑lighted and ventilated building.
• Could be subject to infectious diseases, cuts, abrasions, burns, and punctures.
• Work schedule may vary.

• Reports to the Department Director.
• Performs Charge Nurse duties and responsibilities or accepts direction from the designated Charge Nurse.