Overview
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The RN / GN must have the skill and knowledge to provide population specific care. He/She must have the ability to assess, evaluate, identify, and interpret the requirement and needs of the patients and perform based on those findings.
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Responsibilities
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JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Provides leadership for the unit by organizing and prioritizing care by communicating and collaborating with others and implementing multidisciplinary actions to provide a continuity of care.
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2.
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Holds self and other staff members accountable and responsible for work performance and continuous improvement of patient in his/her work area and throughout the hospital.
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Ensures self-compliance with professional, regulatory and government standards of care.
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Demonstrates the knowledge of needs and task for his/her specific unit.
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Ensures the satisfactory completion of clinical procedures, documentation, educational and procedural teaching of the patient.
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Qualifications
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Education
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n - RN graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
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Licensure/Certification
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n - Must have valid, current license by the Missouri State Board of Nursing
n - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Required
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Work Experience
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n - Successful completion of hospital orientation
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