Description PURPOSE STATEMENT A staff registered nurse is a professional registered nurse who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her within the scope of his/her license. The staff registered nurse reports to the Nursing Director on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates appropriate assessment and knowledge of Adult Nursing Care. • Demonstrates ability to initiate and monitor IV therapies in the Infusion Center. • Implements patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy. • Demonstrates positive customer service relations. • Routinely participates in QI projects and encourages the department to continuously improve. • Assists co-workers as needed/requested. • Supports the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively. • Maintains regular and predictable attendance. • Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided. • Performs other essential duties as assigned. Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or equivalent. • Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing. • Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Missouri. • This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: early adulthood, middle age, and geriatrics. • Chemotherapy/biotherapy certification required within 90 days of hire. • Current AHA or Red Cross BLS required. • Current AHA or Red Cross ACLS preferred. • Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. • English sufficient to provide and receive instructions/directions. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to sit and stand intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day. • Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. • Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. • Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. • Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. • Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs. • Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.