Provides professional nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to care for patient within an assigned unit.

Coordinates care planning with other disciplines

Under the supervision and administration of the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse of assigned Unit, the Staff RN is responsible for the nursing care in an assigned nursing unit or a portion of a nursing unit.

• Is responsible for the care given to the patient or group of patients assigned.
• Assess patients, assures quality of care and the needs of patients assigned.
• See that care plans are complete and updated as needed.
• Keeps charge nurse informed of patient’s condition and changes in condition.
• Communicates with patients, physicians, families and fellow workers in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates ability to handle repeated and sudden stressful situations.
• Must be versed in EKG, drug therapy and emergency procedures which may be used in Unit.
• Must understand post-operative recovery procedures and problems.
• Observes and promotes infection control policies.

Education:

Graduate of an accredite school of nursing

If CNOR, continuing education requirements for re-certification is 150 in 5 years

Cardia Arrhythmia course

Experience:

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

Current RN licensure

BLS certification required

ACLS and PALS certification within one year

CNOR certification, though not required, is a benefit

Must have a copy of a diploma or offical transcript of the highest level of education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to communicate with physicians, all levels of hospital personnel, patients, visitors and families.

Pass pharmacology test given by NARMC with a score of 80% or above.

Post-orientation, demonstrate knowledge as to patient care, medications, ability to recognize emergency situations then take appropriate actions.

Knowledge of methods peculiar to OR nursing or complete on-the-job training

Will not function as RN-circulating capacity until approved by OR supervisor

Though not required, ASPAN certification is a benefit, and maintaining certification with continuing education requirement

Knowledge of hospital and OR policies and procedures

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English