RN/GN; Float - Varied Department; 7pm -7am; WKND Every Other; 72 Hours

JOB TITLE: RN / GN JOB CODE: 5565/5560 JOB HOURS: Various Shifts JOB SUMMARY: The RN / GN must have the skill and knowledge to provide population specific care. He/She must have the ability to assess, evaluate, identify, and interpret the requirement and needs of the patients and perform based on those findings. The RN / GN reports directly to Charge Nurse/Manager/Director. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: RN graduate of Accredited School of Nursing. Licensure/Certification: Must have valid, current license by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Required. Work Experience: Successful completion of hospital orientation. RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES: Provides leadership for the unit by organizing and prioritizing care by communicating and collaborating with others and implementing multidisciplinary actions to provide a continuity of care. Holds self and other staff members accountable and responsible for work performance and continuous improvement of patient in his/her work area and throughout the hospital. Ensures self-compliance with professional, regulatory and government standards of care. Demonstrates the knowledge of needs and task for his/her specific unit. Ensures the satisfactory completion of clinical procedures, documentation, educational and procedural teaching of the patient. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission. Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives. Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole. Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker. Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts. Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals. Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties. Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence. Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management. Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers. WORKING CONDITIONS: Direct patient contact, possible exposure to infections, communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens. Occasionally exposed to radiation and electromechanical hazards. Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Subjected to frequent interruptions. Comply with ADA guidelines. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS (ADA COMPLIANCE) Frequency Scale: 1 = Rarely/Never; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Frequently and 4 = Consistently Memory: 4 = Consistently - Short term: 3 = Frequently - Long Term: 3 = Frequently Vision: 4 = Consistently - Acuity, Near: 4 = Consistently - Acuity, Far: 4 = Consistently - Color Vision: 3 = Frequently 4 = Consistently Hand-Eye Coordination Attention to Detail Decision Making Hearing - Normal Conversations - Other Sounds or Auditory Alarms 3 = Frequently Climbing Pulling Pushing Reaching Standing Stooping Walking Analytical Thinking Concentration Reading Writing Range of Motion - Arms - Shoulders Talking - Normal Conversations - Loud Commands or Public Speaking Use of Hands - General Manual Dexterity - Keyboard Skills or Typing Lifting - Over 50# - Over 25# - Under 25# 2 = Occasionally Kneeling Sitting I am expected to demonstrate the Four Key Basics - - Safety, Courtesy, Professionalism, and Efficiency - - in every aspect of the position. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above job description in its entirety and am capable of performing all of the stated requirements.