Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities:

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Coordinates with all disciplines for well coordinated patient care under the oversight of the primary RN.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Registered Nurse obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required within 6 months of Date of Hire.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Work Experience:

• None required.