Assumes the responsibility for providing professional care to a designated patient population.
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Directs patient-care according to medical center policies/procedures and accepted standard of practice and care.
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Conducts patient assessments, including history and physical.
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Administers and records prescribed medications, treatments and procedures.
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Assists the medical staff with examinations, treatments, special tests and procedures.
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Participates in unit activities such as answering phones, EMS radio communication, environmental tasks or any other assigned duties.
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Conducts shift reports.
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
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Minimum one year RN experience preferred.
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Current MS RN license required.
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Current CPR, ACLS, PALS & TNCC certifications or must obtain within one year of employment.
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Able to read and write the English language.
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Demonstrates proficiency of skills per checklist.
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Must pass a written pharmacology exam.
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Able to perform considerable standing, walking and lifting.
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Maintains good physical and emotional health.
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Demonstrates ability and cooperation in rotation of shift and/or duty areas.
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Promotes harmonious inter- and intra-departmental relationships.
