Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for a designated group of patients during a specific shift. This role involves collaborating with physicians and healthcare team members to deliver high-quality nursing care to patients of various ages, including neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop nursing care plans that align with the medical plan of care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of comprehensive patient care.
• Incorporate patient and family teaching as well as discharge planning into the overall plan of care.
• Delegate nursing tasks to other nursing staff based on their clinical competence and legal scope of practice.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Prior experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification at the time of hire is required.
• Demonstrated competency in Dysrhythmia during orientation is required for all departments except Obstetrics and NICU.

Unit-Specific Certifications

• Critical Care Units: Must complete a Critical Care Course within the first year of hire.
• Perinatal: Neonatal Resuscitation must be obtained within six months of hire.
• PACU/SDS: PALS certification should be acquired within one year of hire.
• Emergency Department: PALS certification is required at the time of hire, and TNCC certification must be obtained within one year of hire.

Additional Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with healthcare team members and patients.
• Ability to respond to the needs of patients in a fast-paced environment.

This position may be represented by a union.