Registered Nurse at Western Missouri Medical Center – Warrensburg, Missouri

PURPOSE STATEMENT

A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional RN who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her team within the scope of his/her license. The staff RN reports to the charge nurse on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively perform, delegate, and coordinate nursing care. The RN must be a patient advocate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate appropriate assessment skills.
• Ability to attain and implement orders and treatments in a timely manner.
• Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function according to current guidelines.
• Document thoroughly and according to policy.
• Routinely attend departmental meetings and hospital forums.
• Routinely participate in Quality Improvement projects and encourage department to continuously improve.
• Utilize time management skills to facilitate the schedule.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
• Appropriate medication administration via electronic bedside medication verification if applicable.
• Completion of mandatory department and hospital education.
• Promote professionalism by maintaining licensure and optional specialty certification.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Missouri.
• This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in all stages of life.
• Endoscopy nursing experience preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS or obtained within orientation.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.