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General purpose: Provides total nursing care for patients in instances when the constant attention of a Registered Professional Nurse is not required.

Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the pediatric, adult or elderly patient’s and family’s diversity; preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the patients’ needs in relation to the care plan as assigned
Ensures continuity in administering the patient care plan for each patient assigned.
Coordinates and manages direct patient care as assigned
Evaluates, records and communicates to the proper member of the health care team the patient’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social and economic needs
Administers medications as allowed by hospital policy and Nurse Practice Act
Observes, records and reports to physician the condition of the patient, reactions to drugs and treatment and significant incidents
Maintains patient’s medical record on nursing observations, action taken, medications administered and results obtained
Acts as liaison between patient, family, physician, hospital, personnel and community agencies
Reports patient condition to appropriate nursing personnel throughout and at completion of each shift
Performs the nursing procedures required for the physical and emotional comfort and safety of the patient
Performs therapeutic measures prescribed and delegated by Medical Staff
Offers emotional support to the patient’s family as needed
Expresses interest in patients’ progress, and explains procedures and treatments ordered
Assists in emergency situations
Regards patient charts and activities as confidential

Leadership:

Displays professional judgment and sound mental attitude
Assists in maintaining a comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and co-workers
Conducts himself or herself at all times so as to reflect credit on the profession and the hospital
Exhibits sound judgment in all aspects of work
Functions as charge nurse as needed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Education:

Is familiar with hospital and nursing service policies and procedures
Assists in patient education including the promotion of physical and mental health
Teaches and directs other nursing personnel when necessary
Continues formal or informal self-education, participates in in-service programs and applicable learning experiences provided by the Director of Nursing and others in the hospital setting
Maintains current competency in medical-surgical nursing
Displays a working knowledge of equipment used in the care of patients

Other:

Maintains a good public image of the unit, and the hospital as a whole, when dealing with customers, both internal and external
Practices good personal health habits
Performs related duties as required

Experience Requirements

Education

Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing

Experience

Medical-Surgical experience preferred, but not required
Open to Graduate Practical Nurses

Licenses/Certificate

Current Missouri State Licensure
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), preferred, but not required

Essential skills and experience:
- Basic computer literacy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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