Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Belpre, OH 45714Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 10-Hour Day ShiftJob Category: NursingIn an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Registered Nurse is responsible for rendering professional nursing care and directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.
Job Functions:
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement a nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient through knowledge of clinic policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of commonly prescribed medications, including administration technique, action, dosage, and side effects.
Identifies patient care problems and communicates them to the provider by assessing patients. Documents patient intake including vital statistics, verification of allergies, past history, updated medication list, and review of system findings as stated by patient or delegate. Performs assigned nursing procedures and treatments as ordered and within scope of practice with appropriate, timely documentation.
Coordinates timely, adequate teaching to patient/family/significant other in preparation for discharge and documents appropriately.
Effectively manages patient care and delegates appropriately according to the needs of the patient and the skill of the caregiver.
Utilizes appropriate interpersonal communication which facilitates productive relationships with other team members.
Facilitates a positive and caring relationship with others by utilizing trust and mutual respect.
Promotes a positive patient experience.
Seeks help from appropriate resources as needed.
Maintains current knowledge of and practices within the scope of hospital policies.
Uses proper channels of authority in communicating information.
Assumes responsibility for own behavior.
Maintains certifications per department requirements (BLS, ACLS, PALS).
Ensures all shift checks are completed daily by the team.
Manages throughput and makes changes to assignments as needed.
Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager any problems in regards to performance, safety, staffing, behavior, etc.
Collects specimens in accordance with hospital policy and appropriately fills out forms.
Utilizes A.I.D.E.T. with all patient interactions.
Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
QualificationsMinimum Education/Experience Required:
Current licensure in the State of Ohio as a Registered Nurse required.
BLS certification required – will obtain during hospital orientation.
ACLS and PALS within one year of employment required.
Maintains compliance in RQI required.
Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:
Verbal, clerical, numerical, and manual dexterity, color vision and near visual acuity.
Compensation Details:  Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits:  Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.  To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.
Bonus Eligibility:  Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.
Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace.  This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.