Registered Nurse Tier 1

Overview

The Registered Nurse requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and nursing skills based upon the

principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in

the respective departments in which assigned. The RN must collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary

team members; provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising

assigned team members and students.

Responsibilities

1) Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate

and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills

2) The performance of other nursing acts which are authorized or limited by the board, and which are consistent

either with American Nursing’s Association Standards of Practice or with Standards of Practice established by

nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses.

3) Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of

comprehension

4) The administration of medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP

5) Supervision, delegation and follow-through to other personnel in the performance of activities relating to

nursing care.

6) Mentors and precepts students and orient new staff as assigned

7) Reports up chain of command Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator pertinent

information

8) Participates on various teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives

9) Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers and self

10) Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care (able to define pt needs)

11) Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient related concerns timely

12) Timely documents pertinent findings in medical record

13) Assist patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member

14) Assumes responsibility for personnel professional development

15) Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude

16) Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; Performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR (unless

contradicted)

17) Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct

18) Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients

19) Refer to Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description

20) Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Associate's Degree Required

Registered Nurse. Required

BLS upon hire Required

De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire Required

Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG (Med/Surg telemetry unit ONLY) Required