Description PURPOSE STATEMENT A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional registered nurse who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her team within the scope of his/her license. The RN reports to the charge nurse on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrate appropriate assessment and knowledge of the critically ill patient. • Demonstrate the ability to assist providers with procedures that include but are not limited to: arterial lines, central line placement, and ventilators. • Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy. • Demonstrate positive customer service relations. • Routinely participates in Quality Improvement projects and encourages the department to continuously improve. • Assist co-workers as needed/requested. • Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively. • Demonstrate the understanding of efficiently and appropriately staffing the unit. Key concepts: adjusting staffing levels as indicated, using resources efficiently. • Maintain regular and predictable attendance. • Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided. • Perform 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. • Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required. • Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS required or obtained within 6 months. • Current TNCC required or obtained within 12 months. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 12 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 35 lbs.