Staff RN - 4 T Med Surg - FT Nights (61975)

Fairfield Medical Center•Lancaster, OH

4d•$34 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care using the nursing process. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers and delegation of role appropriate tasks in the implementation of care. Provides quality nursing care based on a family centered approach. Provides education for the patient and family/significant other from admission through discharge process. Provides thorough, concise, accurate and legible documentation of the nursing process. Works closely with physicians and other team members addressing patient/family concerns to ensure a smooth transition of care. Administers medications and performs treatments in an accurate safe manner. Ensures clinic processes and workflows comply with FMC policies and procedures. Ensures equipment and supplies are readily available for patient care, reporting malfunctions to proper department.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited nursing program, resulting in a Diploma in Nursing, Associate's Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Valid license to practice in the State of Ohio.
CPR certification required.
Must be able to physically exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Position may require frequent patient handling activity.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individual patient care using the nursing process.
Direct co-workers and delegate role-appropriate tasks in the implementation of care.
Provide quality nursing care based on a family-centered approach.
Educate patients and their families/significant others from admission through discharge.
Document the nursing process thoroughly, concisely, accurately, and legibly.
Collaborate with physicians and other team members to address patient/family concerns and ensure smooth transitions of care.
Administer medications and perform treatments accurately and safely.
Ensure clinic processes and workflows comply with FMC policies and procedures.
Ensure equipment and supplies are readily available for patient care and report malfunctions to the proper department.