Job Description
The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing
care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions
of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practices
settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient
and family. The RN will function within the our Care Model, which includes
accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating
all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope
and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN.
The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role,
informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates
patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal
accountability, and adequacy of resources. The RN possesses excellent
communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate
on committees or projects.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an associate’s degree or diploma program required
Bachelor’s degree preferred. If graduation did not occur within
the last two years, one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting
is also required
• Graduation from an accredited associate's degree program will
be required beginning on January 1, 2016
• All entry-level associate degree or diploma registered nurses with
a RN start date after October 1, 2013, must provide documented evidence
of program completion of their baccalaureate degree in nursing within
6 years from the last day of the month of their RN start date
• Beginning on January 1, 2016 baccalaureate programs must be accredited