Job Description

  Job Responsibilities:  RN is responsible for coordinating and overseeing care delivered with an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing the nursing process which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.  Directs and provides patient teaching activities.  Maintains standards of professional nursing practice.  Documentation of records is accurate, complete and complies with the policy and procedures.  Participates in efforts to improve patient care through education, P.I. initiatives and support of Venice Regional Medical Center nursing philosophy and objectives.  Provides leadership, direction and guidance to ancillary staff in the care of patients.  Performs other duties as assigned.  

Education:  R.N. Graduate of a School of Nursing and currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Florida.  BLS required.  Other certificates as required by area of clinical specialty.  

Experience:  Previous experience preferred as a staff nurse in acute care clinical setting.  Stroke Experience, Medical Telemetry experience.  Able to work under stressful conditions.  Good oral and written skills.   
Skills:  Must be able to communicate to patients, hospital staff and visitors in a concerned and caring way, demonstrating  the Standards of Excellence.  Able to maintain confidentiality of information. Willingness to accept responsibility.  Ability to direct ancillary staff and organize work assignments.  Leadership skills essential to the position.