The Registered Nurse demonstrates knowledge and skills in patient care, including specialized skills required by the service. Care is age appropriate and considers each patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, and learning needs. The nurse may be asked to float outside the assigned service area and performs only duties for which competency has been demonstrated. The nurse performs delegated duties within the scope of practice and in accordance with the philosophy and overall plan of care at Mountain Ridge Medical Center. The position also performs assigned laboratory testing according to test protocols, documents results, and communicates critical results as defined. Responsibilities include completing required competencies, following laboratory safety guidelines, completing and documenting maintenance and quality control, participating in proficiency testing as assigned, following good laboratory practices, and initiating corrective action when testing systems or results present issues. Educational records are mandatory for staff performing non-waived testing. The position is responsible for taking call and meeting department call-shift requirements.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level