The Registered Nurse is responsible for the quality of care for an assigned caseload of patients, including delegating duties and collaborating with medical staff. They provide direct and indirect patient care and communicate clinical changes to physicians and managers.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited nursing school, and technical nursing certification. A degree in nursing and 1-2 years of acute care experience are preferred.
Variable shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on unit need. Refer back to posting on which shift is available. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.
This position is based within Jefferson Regional Nursing Departments. Refer back to posting on location.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Nurse Leader, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the quality of care for an assigned caseload of patients.
This includes delegating duties appropriately and directing staff in the delivery of care, assuring responsibility for the appropriate utilization of resources, collaborating with medical staff and others in the provision of care, and demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships with others in communication and problem resolution.
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the hospital setting.
Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.
Registered Nurse Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Graduate from an accredited nursing school program required.
Technical in Nursing required. Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
This is a Safety Sensitive Position.
Basic proficiency in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Growth
Matching Retirement Plans
Adequate verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Capacity to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals
Basic competency in documenting patient information accurately
Basic flexibility to adapt to changes in patient conditions and unit priorities
Attention to detail
Provides compassionate support to patients and families, ensuring positive environment in the hospital
1-2 years of clinical experience, particularly in an acute care setting preferred
Proficiency in electronic documentation preferred
Strong analytical and problem solving skills preferred.
Benefits
& Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Matching Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Career growth
And much, much, more!
Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
*Safety Sensitive Position Definition
The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.
