03114 RN - Neuro Medical-Surgical - Days - Full TimeThis position coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, acts as a patient advocate and works as part of a team with ancillary and non-nursing departments. Reports to: Department Director FLSA: Non-exemptEducation: Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN) Required; Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) PreferredLicense: Applicants should have a current KY state RN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate orbachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire; Required Skills Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needsCritical thinkingWork well under pressure while keeping calm and maintaining customer focusEssential Functions1. Assesses the patient's condition and nursing care needs2. Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to meet physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of patients3. Develops individual nursing care plans4. Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed5. Evaluates patient care outcomes6. Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees7. Administers medications, treatments and therapies.8. Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care.9. Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.10. Accurately documents nursing observations, assessments, medications, treatments, and other care given.Nonessential Functions1. Maintains facility equipment, supplies and work areas.2. Assists in the orientation of new employees3. Coordinates and supervises activities of employees and department operations4. Participates in performance/process improvement activities.