What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Cat 2 position at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare?
Summary
Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Education/Experience/Licensure
Education/Formal Training
Work Experience
Credential/Licensure
REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited program;
One year experience as a registered nurse in the acute care setting
Licensed to practice as a professional nurse in the state where work is performed or compact license.
Effective June 1, 2018: All new hires and transfers are required to have BLS certification.
PREFERRED:
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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program to complete a BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire date (written agreement required); or
- Sign a written agreement to enroll in an accredited nursing program to complete a BSN or MSN within 3 years of hire date.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques, which are central to the professional discipline in Nursing.
- Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care. Synthesizes multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems
Key Job Responsibilities
- Patient assessments are performed accurately and timely.
- Develops a prioritized holistic plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledge
- Safely implements the plan of care for patients, either directly or by delegation.
- Evaluates the patient plan of care on a continuous basis.
- Effectively communicates in writing and orally with patients/families and other health team members.
- Demonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the nursing care team.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
- Ability to handle and administer narcotics as needed.
- Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals.
- Normal hearing; normal vision, including color, night and peripheral vision.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance and push and pull up to 250 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit in one place, squat, kneel, reach, bend, crawl and twist throughout the shift.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motion as well as using hands for gripping and squeezing; ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive, coordinated motions.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
