RN - Critical Care - Morning Shift - Chabert

RN - Critical Care - Morning Shift - Chabert - Full Time

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This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. It effectively delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members. The RN assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes, exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in all interactions, and maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and departmental strategic goals and objectives.

The RN demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for her/his own practice and supports the company’s philosophy of nursing.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Required – None.

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred – Certification in clinical specialty area.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improves the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respecting privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanations of services or procedures to be performed, obtaining permissions, and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.

The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.