The registered nurse (RN, RN II, RN III) performs professional nursing activities in the care of patients so they may achieve or regain, and then maintain, maximum physical, emotional or social functions. Role functions are governed by the Nurse Practice Act, the Administrative Code (in the state of employment), as well as the professional standards for nursing practice, and the corresponding policies and procedures of Rogers Memorial Hospital (Rogers). The registered nurse seeks consultation with other members of the health team as the patient’s condition and treatment goals warrant. He/She, in conjunction with the Patient Accounts department, provides patient information to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Collect, record, and analyze, within prescribed timeframe, pertinent data for admission
assessment according to Hospital policy, including:
Involve patient’s support systems (family, friends) in assessment and documentation
Act as an advocate for patients
Initiate and update treatment plan and documentation as required
On an ongoing basis, identify, interpret, and document information collected in nursing
interview, observation, physical assessment and diagnostic data, and confer with other
health care professionals, as appropriate
Implement patient care
Identify potential patient care problems, abrupt changes, or impending instability in the
patient’s condition, and exercise leadership to intervene appropriately and prevent
adverse patient outcomes
Identify health education needs of the patient/family that will be addressed before
discharge
Assist in the development and implementation of unit standards of care, such as:
Standard care plans
Carry out leadership function in patient care, staff operations, and department
organization
Assume charge nurse role:
Participate in projects, tasks and continuing education opportunities to improve
professional skills and unit/department systems
Promote department goals and the mission of the hospital
Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency
Compliance regulations
Participate in Hospital committees, performance improvement team meetings and team
projects, as directed
Participate in the Performance Improvement program
Conduct self in a professional manner
Additional Job Description:
Education/Training Requirements:
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