Graduate Nurse

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.Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma; Successful completion of an associate degree in nursing or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing program; Obtain BLS within one (1) month of hire and Registered Nurse licensure within six (6) months of hire.

Work Environment:

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases and the risk of blood borne diseases.  Contact with patient.  Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.  Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident injuries and illness).  Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.  Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations.  Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Financial Responsibilities:

None

Essential Functions:

Measure and record vital signs, height and weight.

Make beds.

Perform glucometer readings.

Assist physicians or nurses with procedures.

Collect specimens in accordance with established policies and final check.

Assist patients with ambulation.

Train patients in proper use of crutches.

Perform Bladder Scans.

Perform urinary catheterization.

Transport Patients.

Perform CPR.

Document in patient record.

Perform non-medicated dressing changes.

Perform sterile techniques as needed for any listed activity.

Use safe patient handling equipment.

Answer phone as nursing desk and patient call lights.

Use the No Pass Zone.

Perform EKGs.

Visit patients to assess care received using patient family focused care and customer service guidelines.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position must be able to Stand, Walk, Sit, Use your hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell.  Able to lift or exert energy up to 25 pounds 25% of the time and 50 pounds 25% of the time and up to 100 pounds 100% of the time.  Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) and dept perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).

Mental Requirements:

Ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees, and medical staff. Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to multitask and prioritize assigned and assumed responsibilities to complete tasks as necessary.    

Age Groups:

This position primarily interacts with Adults and Aging Adults and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area.

Additional Job Description

High School Diploma; Successful completion of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing program; Obtain BLS within one (1) month of hire and Registered Nurse licensure within six (6) months of hire.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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