Registered Nurse (RN) - Diabetes

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility Provides direct patient care to include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned patients. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Completes and documents initial nursing assessment within specified time frame. Assesses patient as ongoing process utilizing physician and psychosocial input and documents in the chart Initiates and documents a written plan of care within specified timeframe Performs patient interventions completely and proficiently and demonstrates age specific competency for population of patients served Verifies, during hospitalization, orders for accuracy (including reconciliation of medications), appropriate scheduling of tests and/or procedures, pre-op data, and consent forms. Follows medication and IV Therapy policies including patient identification, understanding about medications, administering meds and recognizing/reporting interactions 100% of the time. Appropriately monitors first dose medication(s) for adverse reactions. Performs related duties as required.

Required: Education: Associates degree in Nursing required. Experience: Two (2) years' experience in acute care nursing, experience in a wound care setting highly desirable. Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: A valid Permanent Multi-State RN License from the state in which you reside is required. Should you hold a RN license from another Compact state, you are required to apply for and obtain a Multi-State RN License from the state in which you reside within 30 days. American Heart Association BLS CPR required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire. American Heart Association ACLS and PALS, and CPI is required within orientation period. Certification in Wound care required within 1 year of employment