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The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse functions within the limits of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital and Patient Care Services policies and practice guidelines, and performs in a comparable manner to peers with similar training, experience and circumstances.
Principle Accountabilities:
1. Assesses the physical and psychosocial dimensions of patients using a holistic approach, within the scope of knowledge and experience base, upon admission and throughout the nursing process, and documents appropriately into the patient record following established standards of the patient care services department.2. Plans, implements and evaluates a formal written individualized plan of care within the appropriate time frame based on the nursing assessment and diagnosis and appropriate Standards of Care.3. Provides quality patient care from admission to discharge by collaborating with all healthcare team members and other departments and maintaining cost-effectiveness in accordance with established policies and practice guidelines.4. Demonstrates competencies of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act by practicing within established policies and practice guidelines.5. Demonstrates unit-defined competencies as required.6. Acts as resource person for patients, visitors and staff in both routine and crisis situations. Addresses problems and complaints thoroughly and responds appropriately and promptly.7. Plans work assignments for Patient Care Technicians, using the Patient Care Services guidelines to ensure adequate and appropriate care is given. Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, schedule changes and emergencies.8. Assumes accountability for professional growth by functioning as a resource to other healthcare professionals and maintaining a current professional knowledge base.9. Participates in unit based quality improvement processes as required.10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Nursing Degree Required, BSN Preferred.
Recent clinical experience preferred.
Evaluative skills necessary for patient assessment.Decision making skills required for treatment planning/implementation.Clinical reasoning and judgment skills necessary for evaluation of nursing interventions and for safety of patients and self.Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with patients, visitors and staff. Ability to recognize a need for and alter communication with patients with communication impairments.Ability to manage time, organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards, and cope with professional stress.
Service:
Teamwork
Communications:
Respect for Others:
Time and Priority Management:
Demonstrates unit defined competencies that include, but not limited to:
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary.Ability to transfer and move patients who vary with ability to assist weighing 200 lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary.Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40 lbs using proper techniques and with assistance as necessary.Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patient and equipment which may include pushing buttons, adjusting dials, turning on/off switches, buckling, holding and positioning limbs/body parts, etc.Ability to physically perform necessary documentation in writing or use of tape recorder.
Full Time
Hospital
$68k-83k (estimate)
11/24/2022
08/04/2023
stllukes-stl.com
Chesterfield, MO
<25
Hospital
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