Registered Nurse

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Full Time Professional Saint Charles, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition

The Registered Nurse performs nursing functions within the scope of practice and provides and/or coordinates care and services to meet the residents’ physical, psychosocial, and functional care needs. This is a full-time position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts each week:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.

• Communication with client support services and families.
• Provides nursing care and monitoring of detox clients.
• Monitoring and documentation of client vital signs.
• Providing nursing assessments and consultation.
• Practices nursing care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act;
  Keeps a current active license;
  Follows state and federal licensure rules and regulations for the level of care in which they practice and in accordance with HH clinical and administrative policies and procedures
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team in defining individualized plans of care for each patient;
  Works closely with nursing leadership to ensure regulatory compliance;
  Promotes individual and team learning and provides teaching and role modeling of professional nursing practices to staff for quality clinical care
• Passes medication and/or oversees the medication ordering and administration process;
  Administers medications and treatments to residents; monitors administration of I.V. fluids, supplemental nourishments, and medications when ordered; I.V. certified nurses may initiate I.V. therapy
• Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of the observation/assessment and documentation process for the level of licensure in which they work, including care and service plans.
• Utilizes the electronic medical record to capture full clinical documentation in accordance with policy and procedures
• Observes patient status as necessary to assure quality care;
  Coordinates with other patient services;
  Documents medical information and maintains detailed, timely, and accurate reports
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and functional environment by assessing potential hazards;
  Implements practices to maintain optimum safety
• Oversees and directs the certified staff and others assigned to ensure the standards of care and services are provided
• Performs rounds according to established schedule, Documents patient progress, changes in condition, etc.
• Reports and supports investigative protocols as it relates to staff or patient incidents and/or accidents in accordance with state and federal regulations

• Computer skills are sufficient to access email, internet, and to document in client’s medical record.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• RN licensure in state of practice
• Graduate of an accredited/approved nursing school
• BSN preferred
• Must be CPR certified

• Mobility & Stamina:
  Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
• Lifting & Carrying:
  Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally more with assistance (e.g., moving patients or equipment).
• Dexterity & Coordination:
  Requires fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination to administer medications, operate medical equipment, and perform clinical procedures.
• Vision & Hearing:
  Adequate vision and hearing (with or without corrective devices) to monitor patient conditions, read charts, and respond to alarms or verbal instructions.
• Communication:
  Must be able to clearly communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Other Physical Demands:
  Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching when assisting patients or using equipment.
• Environment:
  Work performed in a healthcare facility, including patient rooms, treatment areas, and nursing stations.
• Exposure:
  Regular exposure to blood borne pathogens,…