Staff Nurse, RN - Newark, United States - LMHS

Description

STAFF NURSEICUPosition SummaryA clinical competent registered professional nurse who delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.

Prescribes, delegates and coordinates the nursing care provided to patients throughout the health system. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and health care team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.
ResponsibilitiesAcquire and maintain current knowledge of all equipment and procedures/treatments generally used in the care of critical patients.
Safely and accurately administer medications within the scope of RN practice.
Document/Communicate pertinent information regarding patient condition.

Provide direction and supervision to LPNs, POCTs and other ancillary staffAssist physician with invasive/ non-invasive procedures performed on the nursing unit.

Perform crisis intervention.
Monitor and ensure the accurate and timely completion of physician orders.
Administer and monitor Critical Care drugs safely/accurately.
Perform defibrillation, cardioversion, and external pacing effectively/safely.
Perform other duties as requested.
RequirementsCurrent R.N. licensure inr Ohio (must be maintained)Current CPR card and maintainObtain/maintain ECG rhythm recognition.

Ability to formulate nursing care plansObtain ACLS within six months and maintainMaintain knowledge of new technology and equipmentAbility to work independentlySuccessful candidate must have excellent critical thinking skillsLicking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medicalhistory or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.