REGISTERED NURSE, MED/SURG at Decatur County Memorial Hospital – Greensburg, Indiana

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports To:

Med/Surg Unit Manager

Amount of Travel Required:

No travel required

Positions Supervised:

LPN's, NA's, UC's

Summary:

Under the direction of the Nursing Service Department, the Med/Surg RN is responsible and accountable for the care the patient receives. The staff nurse’s practice possesses characteristics identified in the Standards of Practice, Nurse’s Code of Ethics and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act. Inherent in this practice is the nursing process which includes patient assessment, planning of care, implementation of the plan and evaluation of the outcomes. Employee normally performs the duty assignments using methods and procedures at his/her own discretion and is limited only by policies set by administrative or legislative authority. The patient population will include patients from infancy to geriatric who present with medical or post-surgical problems.

Protected Health Info:

Access Level:3

Work Schedule:

Must be able to work non-standard hours, including weekends and holidays, sometimes in excess of 40 hours per week

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word

Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.

Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Education

ASN, BSN, Diploma Degree from an accredited School of Nursing.

Experience

One to two years related experience

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, email and basic computer skills for other software used throughout the hospital for your area of responsibility.

Certificates & Licenses

Current registration with the State of Indiana required. Certification in BLS.

Other Requirements

Math skills to calculate dosages