Staff Nurse

Position Summary: A professional caregiver who plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders. He/she acts as a liaison between physicians, patient and family, and collaborates with other health care members. He/she assists in the orientation process of new personnel, and may participate in health center and department committees. The staff nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing

Required Length and Type of Experience: Previous experience in specific nursing area preferred.

Required Licensure, Certification or Registry: C urrent license by the Ohio State Board of Nursing. CPR certification required. ACLS preferred.

• If applicable, ACLS certification for specific departments (ie. Labor and Delivery, Critical Care, Emergency Services, PACU, Endoscopy and Cardiac Cath) required. PALS required in Emergency Services.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts a comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessment of the patient according to established standard, including the assessment of safety and educational needs.
• Participates in the establishment of a collaborative plan of care based on the assessment data, with all other involved disciplines and communicates this plan of care as appropriate.
• Implements and evaluates the plan of care based on identified patient goals and intended outcomes. Modifies the plan of care, based on reassessment of the patient's status.
• Completes all documentation according to established standard and utilizes the established documentation tools appropriately.
• Assesses the readiness of the patient and significant other to learn and implements the individualized education plan according to the need.
• Actively participates in the Department of Nursing or unit-based initiatives, including such activities as provision of in-service opportunities or volunteering to serve as project point for committees and task forces.