What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing - Infection Control RN position at ScionHealth?
Job Summary:
As a Registered Nurse in Med-Surg at ScionHealth, I deliver comprehensive patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Responsibilities:
- Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation
- Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary
- Communicates changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate
- Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department
- Directs, supervises, provides and evaluates nursing care provided to patients
- Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs and condition of the patient, potential for harm, complexity of the task, and within scope of practice of the staff to whom the task is delegated
- Assigns nursing care team members in accordance with patient needs, team member's capabilities and qualifications
- Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans and other pertinent information, completely in the patient's medical record according to nursing standards and policies
Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program
- Current state licensure as Registered Nurse
- Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred
Skills:
- Basic computer knowledge
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work effectively in a team environment, and possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
