Registered Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION REGISTERED NURSE Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements: Job Description Registered nurses are expected to manage various responsibilities while delivering safe, competent, and compassionate care to diverse patient populations in settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers. More specifically, RNsshould be able to: • Demonstrate clinical judgment within an evidence-based practice. • Collaborate with other healthcare staff to improve patient outcomes. • Deliver care that meets the unique faith and cultural needs of patients. • Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills in all patient care situations. Basic Job Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program • Active, unencumbered RN license from the state in which you plan to work • Minimum 6 months of RN work experience • Push, pull, support, and lift a minimum of 80 pounds • Physical stamina to handle long hours of standing and walking • Current CPR certification (Basic Life Support preferred) • Annual physical (where required) • Negative TB test results • Clean background check • COVID-19 Vaccination (where required) Job Responsibilities. As a registered nurse, you’ll be responsible for but not limited to: • Ongoing patient assessment and observation to ensure optimum health levels. • Administering and recording medications per facility policy and procedures. • Transcribing and implementing written, verbal, and electronic physician orders. • Delegating appropriate tasks to nurse aides and ensuring proper care delivery. • Supervising clinical operations for nursing and clinical care activities. • Performing assessment data collection in an ongoing, systemic manner. • Reviewing and evaluating data collected by other healthcare professionals. • Developing care plans that prescribe nursing actions to achieve patient goals. • Identifying patient/family learning needs and implementing appropriate processes. • Demonstrating effective written and verbal communication. • Collaborating as part of an interdisciplinary team. • Ongoing flexibility regarding patient assignments, floating, and related staffing issues. • Promoting a positive work environment and demonstrating a positive attitude. All Employers should adhere to CMS and local Department of Health guidance on Covid-19 vaccinations. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) must be up to date on all recommended Covid-19 vaccinations, including a booster dose when required. HCPs who are not up to date on Covid-19 vaccination doses may be required to undergo weekly testing and comply with mask mandates at ShiftMed’s client facilities. Vaccinated workers may still be subject to regular Covid-19 symptom screenings including temperature and symptom checks. ACKNOWLEDGMENT: All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. Healthcare Professionals may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested. I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that