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STAFF NURSE-AC-OR

Job Title: STAFF NURSE-AC-OR
Job Code: 5126
FLSA: E
Job Level: F1
Revised Date: 07/01/2014
Supervisory Responsibility: No

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General Description of the Job Class

Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients at The Aesthetic Center in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients at The Aesthetic Center in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures to include performing assessments, developing and documenting nursing care plans.

Prepare, administer and document medications and therapies according to established policy and procedures.

Perform circulating duties as defined by CBO and Unit policy.

Perform scrub duties related to instrumentation, set up and procures as defined by CBO and Unit policy.

Communicate data to other members of the Health Care Team.

Establish interpersonal relationships with patients; provide information and supporting teaching to patient and families.

Direct patient care activities of other health care workers and ancillary personnel in accordance with the scope of their practice and hospital policy. Ensure appropriate resources, equipment and supplies are available.

Assist in the orientation of employees and student.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.

All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date.

Experience

Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N/A


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