Registered Nurse; Non-Exempt

Overview

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

• Maintain professional accountability for patient care for assigned patients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform duties consistent with the organization s mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Liscensure: Be personally responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed; meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Physical requirements/demands: Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis; prolonged standing and walking each shift; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Experience: (Not specified in the provided text.)
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or completion within 30 days of hire. One or more of the following may be required depending on position/unit: ACLS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, CPHON, OCN, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., C-EFM, or other unit-specific certifications as required.