The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse functions within the limits of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, Des Peres Hospital and Patient Care Services policies and practice guidelines, and performs in a comparable manner to peers with similar training, experience and circumstances.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
BSN or graduate of RN program.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri.
Completion of CPR course
EXPERIENCE:
Recent clinical experience preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Evaluate skills necessary for patient assessment.
Decision making skills required for treatment planning/implementation.
Clinical reasoning and judgment skills necessary for evaluation of nursing interventions and for safety of patients and self.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with patients, visitors and staff. Ability to recognize need for and alter communication with patients with communication impairments.
Ability to manage time, organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards, and cope with professional stress.
