Staff Nurse, RN - 4 West (Nights) Part-Time

LMHS Careers • Newark, OH

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About The Position

The Staff Nurse, RN on the 4 West inpatient unit delivers patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care throughout the health system, and interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and healthcare team members while maintaining professional nursing standards. The role includes caring for patients from infancy through geriatrics and maintaining patient safety.

Requirements

• Current Ohio RN licensure and maintain it.
• Current CPR card and maintain it.
• Maintain valid BLS certification (CPR).
• Obtain and maintain telemetry with medications within one year of hire.
• Ability to work independently.
• May be required to complete specific annual education related to specialty certifications and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Recognize medically unstable patients and provide appropriate intervention, caring for patients from infancy to geriatrics.
• Safely and accurately administer medications within the scope of RN practice.
• Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures performed on the nursing unit.
• Formulate nursing care plans.
• Document and communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition.
• Provide direction and supervision to LPNs, POCTs, and other ancillary staff.
• Monitor and ensure accurate and timely completion of physician orders.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge of equipment, procedures, and treatments generally used in the care of medical/surgical patients.
• Maintain patient safety, identify patients at risk for falls, and follow fall-risk protocol.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed