POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE &CODE:	Registered Nurse 23060
DEPARTMENT:	Patient Care Services
REPORTS TO:	Manager of Department
FLSA STATUS:	Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the RN renders professional collaborative nursing care to a caseload of patients in accordance with the health care practitioner’s treatment plan, standards of care/practice and professional code of ethics. The Registered Nurse is committed to promoting the health potential of the whole person assuring optimal care through being responsible for prescribing (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) patient care. The RN demonstrates an ability to delegate appropriately and direct staff in the coordination and delivery of care; assumes responsibility for the appropriate utilization of resources; effectively assesses learning needs and provides patient /family education; demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with others in communication and problem resolution; is sensitive to the needs of patients, families and fellow coworkers; and takes action to ensure a safe patient care environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.	Current West Virginia Licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
2.	Associate Degree in Nursing
EXPERIENCE:
1.	On the job experience necessary as determined by work area (approximately 3 – 6 weeks orientation) in order to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of unit and departmental structure standards, and to demonstrate minimal job competency.
2.	Basic computer knowledge in order to document effectively.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.	Develops knowledge of Collaborative Practice Model (CPM) and application of Method of Practice.
2.	Utilizes the nursing process to prescribe, delegate, and evaluate the nursing care rendered.
3.	As part of the nursing process, performs admission, handoff, transfer and discharge procedures.
4.	Assesses, develops, implements, evaluates and revises teaching programs for the patient and family based on individualized needs.
5.	Demonstrate ability to meet standards of Practice a. Assesses and promotes optimal neurological, sensory, cognitive and perceptual functioning. b. Assesses and promotes optimal respiratory oxygen cardiovascular and circulatory function. c. Demonstrates ability to care for patients with diabetes d. Assesses and promotes optimal gastrointestinal / nutrition function. e. Assesses and provides fluids electrolytes and blood product. f. Assesses and promotes optimal musculoskeletal activity rest and orthopedic function. g. Assesses and maintains optimal skin integrity, wound and hygiene including preventative measures. h. Assesses and supports genitourinary and elimination function i. Assesses and provides optimal support for psychosocial / end of life / spiritual / cultural needs. j. Assesses and provides for optimal pain management based on patients self-report of pain or APP (assume pain present).
6	Demonstrates ability to administer medications and has knowledge of actions, route of administration, dosage, and side effects.
7.	Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices
8.	Participates in the education / oversight of orienteers, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator (CNS/CSE).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.	The following items under physical, psychological and work demands and exposure category describe the basic extent of physical demands performed by staff in this position. a. See attached Physical Demands

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.	Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.	Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
2.	Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
3.	Interpersonal skills necessary in order to instruct and comfort patients and their families, and maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel, recognize and reinforce positive efforts of all coworkers and address personnel problems in a tactful and timely manner.
4.	Analytical skills necessary in order to prepare nursing care plans, implement effective nursing care and develop solutions to problems concerning patients’ mental and physical well-being.
5.	Clinical Ladder: Promotion to clinical ladder status is attained based on ability to perform accountability.

Date Reviewed/Revised: 1/19/17

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I fully understand and accept all information presented on my job description, which includes both general and specific duties and responsibilities.

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Description of Physical Demands: Registered Nurse
On the job time is spent in the following physical activities and psychosocial interactions:
CATEGORY	AMOUNT OF TIME				CATEGORY	DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS	Never	Seldom	Often	Always	Physiological	High	Medium	Low
Standing:				X	Mental Stress	X
Walking:				X	Work with others	X
Sitting				X	AUDIO VISUAL	GOOD	FAIR	N/A
Stoops, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl			X		Hearing*	X
Use hands to finger handle or feel				X	Near Vision	X
Pushing / Pulling			X		Far Vision	X
Reaching with hands and arms above / below:			X		Peripheral Vision	X
Talk or hear:				X	Color Discrimination		X
Taste or smell:		X			Depth Perception		X
Lift / Force	Never	Seldom	Often	Always	EXPOSURES**	Frequent	Occasional	Rare
Up to 10 pounds				x	Cold		X
Up to 25 pounds			X		Heat		X
Up to 50 pounds			X		Dampness		X
Up to 100 pounds			X		Heights		X
More than 100 pounds			X		Vibration		X
Job Lifting	Heavy Lifting Regular Basis	Heavy Lifting Occasional / Moderate Lifting Regular Basis	Moderate Lifting Occasional/Light Lifting Regular Basis	Light Lifting Occasional / No Lifting Regular Basis	Skin Irritation	X
Category		X			Lung Irritation			X
					Risk Radiation			X
					Risk of Electrical Shock			X

* Hearing Ability to hear alarms on equipment / pages

Ability to hear Client Call

Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff

* Exposures Category 1 = Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

2 = Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues but employment may require unplanned category 1 tasks

3 = Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and category 1 are not a condition of employment.

A list of Hazardous Products or Substances that this position is required to work with are referenced for staff review. MSDS information is available.