Shift: 7PM -7AMJob Description
The RN staff nurse has the same definition as the RN charge nurse and functions in much the same way except he/she is not in charge of the shift. The staff nurse must be knowledgeable in disease processes, current treatment modalities and experienced with the facility’s technical equipment. Assessment skills are required. An assertive nature is preferred. Must be able to convey over the phone or in person to the physician a patient’s condition. The staff nurse may be assigned to the ER, where assessment skills are critical. The staff nurse will follow hospital policy and procedures and promote teamwork. Mandatory attendance of 10 or 12 staff meetings per year.Additional job duties or functions may be requested per administration to assist in other areas of the hospital within your capabilities.QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of accredited School of Nursing. May have diploma, Associates or Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing. Current licensure in Louisiana. Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of employment. Ten continuing education hours required yearly. Job Knowledge:Understands use and limitations of equipmentFamiliar with standard methods and techniquesPossess critical thinking skills, decisive judgmentCapable of collecting, receiving, processing, testing, and storing specimensSetup and adjustment of equipmentBasic knowledge of specialty areas in the hospitalBasic knowledge of regulationsRESPONSIBLE TO:Administration, Director of Nursing, and PhysiciansMental:Must be able to promote harmonious relationships among staff, visitors, patients, and physiciansMust conduct self in a professional manner at all timesMust accept assignments within job descriptionMust recognize/respect chain of commandMust not steal from staff, patients, visitors or the hospital.Must control self emotionally and maintain a stable psycheBe able to perform job skillsMust utilize safety precautions, protect and provide safety for the patient (bed low, rails up, call bell in reach)Must have command of manual dexterity to work with instruments, needles, etc.Sensory:Must be able to see clearly (corrective wear acceptable)Must be able to hear adequately (hearing aid acceptable)Must be able to speak clearly for proper communicationAdditional Job Specifications:Exposure to hazards such as bleach, disinfectant, blood-borne pathogens (such as HIV, Hepatitis, viruses, bacteria and resistant bacteria), etc.