Registered Nurse-Surgery .9 FTE 1st Shift

FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours:

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
1.    In keeping with Chapter 6 of the Iowa Nursing Practice Act for Registered Nurses, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing, the professional nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care at Waverly Health Center.  The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, delegating, and coordinating nursing care based on the patient’s problem and needs, by initiating the nursing process in the everyday practice of nursing. 
2.    Utilizes substantial specialized judgment and skill in providing direct and indirect patient care, observation, and counsel to patients and family, and accepts responsibility for the total nursing care of assigned patients.
3.    Communicates with providers, manager, and/or other healthcare team members about changes in patients’ clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
4.    Assists with the clinical development of other nursing department staff members by serving as both mentor and consultant. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1.    Education, Experience, and Training
a.    Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
b.    Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
c.    Surgical Assistant only:  Must Also must maintain either the CNOR (certified nurse operating room) or RNFA (registered nurse first assist) certification. 
d.    Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
e.    Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.

2.    Physical Requirements
a.    Sitting – Approximately 25% of shift.
b.    Standing– Approximately 50% of shift.
c.    Walking – Approximately 50% of shift.
d.    Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds.  Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and/or pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.  
e.    Twisting – Infrequent.
f.    Bending – Moderate.
g.    Squat/Kneel – Approximately 25% of shift.
 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.