Job Summary:
-Performs independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards as defined by the state Board of Nursing.
-Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care.
-Evaluates health status through the ongoing collection and assessment of health data.
-Performs health teaching and health counseling.
-Provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to, supervision of, or teaching of others.
-Executes delegated medical functions.
-Refers patients as needed for further evaluation or treatment.
-Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans.
-Documents in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
-Uses resources as needed.
-Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
-May be required to float to other departments (within Product of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
-May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
Required Skills & Experience:
-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
-The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
-Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.