Registered Nurse (RN - Hospital) - Surgery

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION: Preparation & Training - Work requires a professional level of knowledge acquired by completing an accredited RN nursing education program. Must hold RN licensure from the ND State Board of Nursing for the current year. Position requires completion of BLS CPR. Position is required to attend Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training in the appropriate timeframe according to department orientation checklist. Work Experience - Previous work experience preferred but not required, following completion of RN nursing education program. Time to reach competence on the job: 3 month to 6 months following orientation to the work area. Attendance - Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at JRMC. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Analytical Ability - A high level of analytical ability is required in a variety of duties in order to gather and interpret complex data and to find solutions to difficult problems. Independent Judgement - Independent nursing judgment is often required by the professional RN based on established policies and procedures. Substandard performance in nursing skills or judgment may adversely affect patient care, patient welfare and hospital goodwill. Contact with Others - Frequent contact with others. Must demonstrate social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner. Supervising the Work of Others - Responsible for own work. Relates closest to coworkers but is responsible for the supervision of surgical technicians. Responsibility for Welfare of Others - High frequency with which work performed by the staff RN may result in very serious physical or emotional harm to others. It is the responsibility of the professional RN to continuously uphold the highest degree of performance within currently defined and acceptable nursing practice standards. Mental/Visual Effort - Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must demonstrate physical and emotional ability to meet agreed upon work schedule and performance standards required by the position. Required duties are such that concentrated attention must be applied on demand consistent with manual skill requirements in situations that may at times be stressful. Visual acuity necessary for reading charts and working with medical devices or instruments; color perception necessary for interpreting testing procedures involving color comparisons and supplies. Working Conditions - OSHA

Job Classification

This position is defined as a Category I in which the employee does have exposure to blood borne pathogens. Position requires exposure to patients with infectious disease and odor. Must practice aseptic techniques and observe Standard Precautions. Participates in and complies with JRMC Safety Management program. Position is subject to frequent interruptions. Work may be beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Position is subject to on-call for the O.R after regular working hours. Physical & Sensory Effort - Frequent standing or walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients and/or equipment. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Needs finger dexterity when handling medication, specialized equipment/instruments and performing nursing assessments. Requires standing for extended periods of time without relief if acting in scrub nurse capacity. Background - A comprehensive background check will be conducted as a condition of employment for this role. Drug Screen - A urine drug screening is required for all positions and must be completed within 30 days of the date of hire. Promotion - Opportunities for promotion may exist depending on performance and departmental needs. Physical Requirement - These are physical requirements of the position that may be performed as part of daily duties. Inability to meet one or more of these physical requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for reasonable accommodation, JRMC may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates and the proposed accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS - Visual Observation - Continuously Standing - Continuously Walking - Continuously Sitting - Occasionally Hands and Finger Dexterity - Continuously Reaching with Hands and Arms
• Frequently Climbing - Occasionally Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling - Frequently Hearing/Listening - Continuously Tasting or Smelling - Occasionally Working Inside - Continuously Working Outside - Never Working in Extreme Heat - Never Working in Extreme Cold - Never Working with Hazardous Materials - Occasionally Noise - Frequently Working in Dirt/Dust - Never Driving - Never

Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling

Up to 10 pounds - Frequently Up to 25 pounds - Frequently Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally Up to 75 pounds - Occasionally Up to 100 pounds - Occasionally Over 100 pounds - Occasionally

Direct Support Professional (Every Fri, Sat, Sun Sleep Overnight 10pm to 6am)