Staff RN - Cardiac Observation - Full Time Nights (61472)

Fairfield Medical Center • Lancaster, OH

1d • 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 one of the following: Diploma in Nursing, Associate's Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Valid license to practice in the State of Ohio.
• CPR required.
• Must be able to physically exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 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.
• Provide education for the patient and family/significant other from admission through discharge.
• Provide thorough, concise, accurate, and legible documentation of the nursing process.
• Work closely with physicians and other team members addressing patient/family concerns to ensure a smooth transition of care.
• Administer medications and perform treatments in an accurate and safe manner.
• Ensure clinic processes and workflows comply with FMC policies and procedures.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are readily available for patient care, reporting malfunctions to the proper department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees