Position Overview: Provides direct and indirect care in the medical/surgical setting. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse/co-workers as appropriate about changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomology.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
" Provides comprehensive nursing care within the framework of the nursing process.
" Collaborates with patients families and other members of the healthcare team.
" Promotes and supports all Team Mercy standards of quality customer service.
" Promotes continuous quality improvement in operations and in job performance.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Current Kansas License and BLS verified.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Preferred Medical/Surgical Experience.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Utilizes the nursing process to deliver care to individual patients. Accepts assignment responsibilities as an accountable member of the healthcare team. Works cooperatively with nursing ancillary and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards of professional nursing practice.