What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGISTERED NURSE - RN position at St. Luke's Hospital?
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PRN RN Ladue Crossing Urgent CareDescription
Performs and oversees a variety of direct and/or indirect nursing duties to provide for safe and appropriate patient care in the Urgent Care Center (UCC) setting. Performs all duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values. Practices within the Missouri State Practice Act and follows St. Luke’s Policy and Procedure.
Principle Accountabilities: % of Time Spent
1. Delivers direct patient care in the UCC according to physician orders and individual patient needs.
2. Documents patient care activities completely in the medical record. 60%
3. Maintains adequate pharmaceutical and medical supply levels. 5%
4. Demonstrates proficiency in laboratory testing. 10%
5. Completes call backs as requested by patients, or as required by policy and procedure. 5%
6. Participates in professional development through attendance at educational offerings and staff meetings. Stays abreast of recent changes in nursing field. Completes all annual competency requirements.
7. Serves on committees as requested.
8. Maintains professional demeanor at all times including, but not limited to:
a. Personal appearance.
b. Communicating effectively and courteously with staff, visitors and patients.
c. Punctuality.
d. Patient confidentiality.
e. Responding to calls for assistance by other staff/departments/offices.
f. Maintaining a safe and clean work environment. 5%
9. Performs daily, weekly and monthly Quality Management. 5%
10. Delegates and assists secretary’s and radiology technician’s in the performance of patient-care related activities. 5%
11. Performs other duties as delegated by the UCC Nurse Manager or Director. 5%
TOTAL 100%
Education
Nursing Degree Required
License - Certification - Registration (Text Only)
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri Required.Experience
Minimum of 2 years nursing experience (prefer Urgent Care, Emergency Department or ICU experience).
Age specific knowledge necessary to address age-related needs and deliver appropriate nursing care to neonates/infants, children and adolescents, adults and geriatric adults.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ENPC
Maintains competencies for other departments. (i.e. Lab, Work Place Health)
Must complete a minimum of 10 continuing education hours annually.
