Registered Nurse

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical areas noted below.

Positions: N/A

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
• May have to handle emergency situations.
• May be subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  • Sitting-Occasionally
  • Walking-Continuously
  • Standing
    - Continuously
  • Bending-Frequently
  • Squatting - Frequently
  • Climbing
    - Frequently
  • Kneeling
    - Frequently
  • Twisting
    - Frequently
• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment; regular exposure to contagious illnesses; occasional periods of high stress; occasional exposure to hazards such as needle sticks, electrical equipment, and other medical devices.

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output, and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

• Administers medications in accordance with hospital policies;
  Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected out comes;
  Documents according to policy using electronic medication administration and bar-coding;
  Utilizes tools and resources to supplement knowledge.
• Adheres to Standards and recommended practices for specific nursing service area(s).
• Delivers care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures;
  Implements care practices such as Infection control procedures, care planning, safety measures, etc.
• Understands that attendance affects team morale and confidence. Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in…