RN New Grad

Lifepoint Health•Florence, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. This role serves a wide range of patient populations including Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, and Older Adult. Employees may have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and access protected health information including demographic, clinical, insurance, and financial data, as well as the complete medical record. The role requires frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. There is regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing required
Current Temporary RN license in state of practice
BCLS required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
ACLS preferred
PALS preferred
Handle with Care preferred

Responsibilities

Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
Documents patient care provided.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts or units as needed.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.