Job Description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the assessment, planning, supervising and evaluating the nursing care of patients and for correlating the nursing process, the medical plan of care and policies. Responsible for Nursing Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Graduate Practical Nurses, Graduate Nurses, or Registered Nurses who may be working or precepting under the staff Registered Nurse. Responsible for all staff on unit when fulfilling relief Charge Nurse role. Responsible for demonstrating ethical and appropriate clinical behavior while continually assuring the patients dignity, privacy and rights in respect to the populations and any other care specific needs of the patient. Reports to the staff Charge Nurse and Department Director.

For more than 40 years, North Okaloosa Medical Center has been providing healthcare services to the people of Northwest Florida and South Alabama. We are a progressive, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. We believe in providing convenient, comprehensive care in a comfortable setting. While we believe its vital to stay up to date with technology, we will never lose sight of whats truly important the human interaction that is crucial to providing quality care. Our goal is to anticipate the needs and exceed the expectations of our patients and their families, ALWAYS.

North Okaloosa Medical Center is committed to offering competitive benefits including:

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
* Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
* Life Insurance
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* 401(K)
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Vacation/Sick/Holiday

Position Purpose:

The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the assessment, planning, supervising and evaluating the nursing care of patients and for correlating the nursing process, the medical plan of care and policies.

Responsible for Nursing Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Graduate Practical Nurses, Graduate Nurses, or Registered Nurses who may be working or precepting under the staff Registered Nurse.

Responsible for all staff on unit when fulfilling relief Charge Nurse role.

Responsible for demonstrating ethical and appropriate clinical behavior while continually assuring the patients dignity, privacy and rights in respect to the populations and any other care specific needs of the patient.

Reports to the staff Charge Nurse and Department Director.