JGH Registered Nurse Med Surg Job Kansas City area,Missouri USA,Nursing

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Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Knows and applies current nursing theory, principles of care, and nursing policies and procedures in performing the following functions appropriate to the age of the patient: maintains a safe and clean care environment; engages in quality improvement;

supervises nursing assistants; actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications; behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and objectives of Jackson General Hospital; and performs other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

Graduate of a school of nursing.

Current WV nursing license

BLS certification within 30 days from hire date

ACLS required 30 days from hire date for Med/Surg, OR, and ED

PALS required 30 days from hire date for OR and ED

PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

ACLS and PALS

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year direct patient care experience as an RN

CORE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients

Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.

Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient

Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.

Maintains up‑to‑date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care

Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure

Functions as a role model for current and new staff

Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the unit as specific to the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical 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.

Motor coordination and manual dexterity

Heavy/Hard work :
Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 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 the essential functions.

Working closely with others

Protracted or irregular hours

Working around biohazards

Working around infectious diseases

Working with or near the deceased

Working with hands in water

Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills

Ability to care for multiple patients

Strong clinical assessment skills

Good verbal and…