QUALIFICATIONS Education • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Experience/Skills • One year experience in medical-related field • Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports Required Licenses/Certifications • Currently licensed as an RN by the Indiana State Board of Nursing • CPR • ACLS Working Conditions ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations • Consistently complies with the established Behavioral Expectations Patient Care • Demonstrates ability to assess infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for treatment and/or care • Willingly accepts assignments that contribute to optimal patient care • Reports change of condition to physician • Shows knowledge of medication effects and uses appropriate resources when needed • Assumes responsibility for medication errors committed, completes occurrence form properly, and notifies supervisor and physician as indicated • Answers call lights promptly • Reports lab values to physician accurately and in a timely manner • Keeps patient informed and facilitates patient participation in plan of care Documentation • Responsible for accurately initiating and completing all forms pertaining to patient care • Maintains patient record • Accurately and legibly transcribes physician order and inputs order entry • Completes documentation legibly and follows hospital policy for signatures, dates, and timing of events Unit Responsibilities/Leadership/Misc • Properly delegates necessary activities to other members of health care team as their abilities or level of education dictates • Participates in orientation of new staff • Refers appropriate problems to House Supervisor, Director/Asst. Director of Patient Care Services and contributes to the resolution • Supports hospital and nursing policies and decisions • Promotes harmonious working relationship within unit and with peers • Uses equipment and supplies in a safe efficient manner • Cleans and returns equipment to proper storage • Coordinates/assists in maintaining unit and patient room tidiness • Participates in QI/PR activities and committees as assigned • Keeps current with advances in nursing • Supports department by demonstrating flexibility with schedule and job duties Full time/Night Shift 72 hours/Biweekly