| Job Details: |
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, utilizing the nursing process, the Professional Nurse facilitates patient care by making Nursing assessments and diagnoses, formulating care plans based on those diagnoses and implementing and evaluating the plans of care. The nurse demonstrates knowledge and support of hospital and nursing standards. The Professional Nurse provides instruction, guidance and/or assistance to other team members including Licensed Practical Nurses (L.P.N.s), or Nursing Assistants (N.A.s), Technicians and A.C.C. Clerks. The Professional Nurse demonstrates competence to plan, initiate and evaluate care for patients in accordance with skills list. Educational Requirements: | 1. Attends programs that are required by regulatory and/or accreditation agencies as follows: - Environment of Care: - Bloodborne Pathogens Drug Free Workplace - Radiation Safety Hazardous Materials - Particulate Respirator Fit Fire Safety Utilities Safety Risk Management Safe Medical Device Act Security AIDS | | | | 2. Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Florida. | | 3. Receives 12 contact hours within one year period, to include 6 in area of specialty and four in leadership. Progress will be reviewed annually during the performance evaluation. | | 4. Completion of BLS Course Health Care Provider. 5. Basic Computer skills, including ability to use computer keyboard and mouse. | Physical Requirements:The following summarizes the physical requirements for this position during a normal shift: | | 0-2 Hrs. | 2-4 Hrs. | 4-7 Hrs. | 8-12 Hrs. | | | Standing | ________ | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | | | Sitting | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | | | Walking | ________ | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | | | Key Board Work | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | | | Telephone Usage | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | | | Reading | ________ | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | | | Writing | ________ | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | | | Monitor Observation | ________ | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | | | Lifting: | | | | | | | 1-10 lbs. | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | | | 10-25 lbs. | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | ________ | | | 25-50 lbs. | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | ________ | | | 50-100 lbs. | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | ________ | | | Patient Moving/Lifting | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | | | Reaching Overhead | ________ | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | | | Trunk Twisting | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | | | Climbing | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | ________ | | | Pushing | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | | | Pulling | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | | | Stooping/Squatting/ Crouching/Bending | ________ | ____x___ | ____x___ | ________ | | | Kneeling | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | | | Repetitive Arm/Wrist Motions | ________ | ____x___ | ________ | ________ | | | Environmental Conditions: | Indoor ___x__ | Outdoor_____ | | | | | | | | | | Special Requirements: | 1. Must be mentally alert and able to devote full attention to duties. | | 2. Communication and cooperation required with the patient, family, visitors, physicians and other hospital departments. | | 3. Discretion is necessary in the handling of confidential information. | | 4. Must be active in instituting cost savings and make efforts to cut waste. | Other Physical Requirements: | 1. Must have good manual hand and arm dexterity. | | 2. Must demonstrate visual and aural acuity to adequately assess patients and surroundings. | | 3. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, staff and others. |
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