PURPOSE STATEMENT

A staff registered nurse is a professional registered nurse who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her within the scope of his/her license.  The staff registered nurse reports to the Nursing Director on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Demonstrates appropriate assessment and knowledge of Adult Nursing Care.
• Demonstrates ability to initiate and monitor IV therapies in the Infusion Center.
• Implements patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
• Demonstrates positive customer service relations.
• Routinely participates in QI projects and encourages the department to continuously improve.
• Assists co-workers as needed/requested.
• Supports the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided.
• Performs other essential duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Missouri.
• This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: early adulthood, middle age, and geriatrics.
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS required. 
• Current AHA or Red Cross ACLS preferred. 
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. 
• English sufficient to provide and receive instructions/directions. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to sit and stand intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day. 
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. 
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. 
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. 
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. 
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs. 
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.