RN - Registered Nurse - Endo - Witham Health Services

Job Summary

The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for assigned patients through the use and implementation of the Nursing Process of assessment, derivation of the nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation and re-evaluation of the care by using a holistic approach. The staff nurse is also responsible for preparing the patient and significant others for obtaining and maintaining an optimal level of health in preparation for their discharge. The Staff Nurse is also responsible for the direct supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse and the Nursing Assistant, when applicable. The staff nurse is a contributing member to the multidisciplinary Health Care Team and must be able to communicate the needs of the patient/significant others to all disciplines involved in the patient's hospitalization.

Minimum Education/License/Certification Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program.
• BSN preferred.
• Must hold a valid license to practice Nursing in the State of Indiana and be CPR certified.
• Additional certifications are dependent on assigned care.
• RN is responsible for continuous self-professional development by attending seminars and maintaining CEU's. The RN agrees to notify their supervisor should they need additional training pertaining to any area of their assigned duties.
  

Nurse Residency Program:

The Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed to provide an ongoing support system by integrating specific needs and desires of the Nurse Resident. This support is offered during the first 12 months of their employment as the Nurse Resident transitions into an acute care setting. The goal of NRP is to empower Novice Nurses to overcome transitional hurdles by providing increased confidence and improved patient safety while maintaining the highest level of competence through the utilization of multi-level resources.

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