Description

Job Summary:

• Performs independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards as defined by the state Board of Nursing.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care.
• Evaluates health status through the ongoing collection and assessment of health data.
• Performs health teaching and health counseling.
• Provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to, supervision of, or teaching of others.
• Executes delegated medical functions.
• Refers patients as needed for further evaluation or treatment.
• Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans.
• Documents in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Uses resources as needed.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift. null

Skills

Required Skills & Experience:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred. nullRequiredNURSING CAREHEALTH ASSESSMENTHEALTH TEACHINGHEALTH COUNSELINGTHERAPY AND TREATMENT PLANNING

AdditionalPATIENT REFERRALDOCUMENTATIONRESOURCE UTILIZATIONPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A REGISTERED NURSE

Education

Required Education:

• ASN - Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required. Preferred Education: -Bachelor's degree of Nursing is preferred. Required Certifications & Licensure: -Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required.
• BLS - American Heart Association. -(ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.) Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -Certification as appropriate for unit or service is preferred. null

Certifications & Licenses

BLS CertificationNRP CertificationRegistered Nursing License

Languages

English( Speak, Read, Write )

Minimum Degree Required

Associate's Degree (Community College, MBO)