Nurse job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Nurses are licensed healthcare professionals who ensure that patients receive proper care and attention. They manage patients' health plans by ensuring that patients get proper nutrition, administering medicine, tracking vital signs, updating patient records, and reporting progress to doctors.
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Example nurse requirements on a job description
Nurse requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in nurse job postings.
Sample nurse requirements
- Current nursing license
- Minimum of an associate's degree in nursing
- CPR certification
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Sample required nurse soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Compassion and empathy towards patients
- Attention to detail
Nurse job description example 1
Genesis HealthCare nurse job description
Congratulations Registered Nurse graduate! You've chosen a career that will change lives, including your own. So launch your nursing career at a company committed to the same, Genesis HealthCare.
Westfield Center is looking for a Graduate RN to join its team per diem. Shift Differential applies to all hours after 3pm Westfield Center is offering base rates starting at $36.00 an hour and up with earning potential up to $43.00 plus a retention on bonus of 4000 for FT and 2000 for PT. Genesis also offers tuition reimbursement for 1000 for nursing students enrolled in an RN program. * Full time licensed nursing staff is offered our Vault Loan Payment Program which offers for our licensed nursing employee to receive an additional $3,000 a year towards the payoff of student loan debt in repayment status. Come check out all the great opportunities the Westfield center has to offer.
Genesis HealthCare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
Position Highlights Deliver efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. Manage patient care by performing nursing assessments delegating aspects of care to LPNs and CNAs Collaborate with the nursing team and other disciplines, patients and families to develop effective plans of care Communicate patient information with assigned staff during and between shifts
Why Genesis? We offer various career paths for our employees as well as on-going education and training to help them achieve their goals. Founded in 1985, Genesis remains a strong, financially stable company constantly reexamining strategies to ensure continued industry longevity. We are committed to YOU! We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do. We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a family-like work environment with a culture of compassion.
NRG1
Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing or awaiting licensure number Experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferred. To protect the health and safety of our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the communities we serve, Genesis has implemented a universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners and onsite vendors.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Target:
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities are proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Genesis provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, marital status, genetic information, amnesty, or status as covered veterans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Genesis takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. This policy is fully supported by the CEO, COO and all members of the leadership team.
Westfield Center is looking for a Graduate RN to join its team per diem. Shift Differential applies to all hours after 3pm Westfield Center is offering base rates starting at $36.00 an hour and up with earning potential up to $43.00 plus a retention on bonus of 4000 for FT and 2000 for PT. Genesis also offers tuition reimbursement for 1000 for nursing students enrolled in an RN program. * Full time licensed nursing staff is offered our Vault Loan Payment Program which offers for our licensed nursing employee to receive an additional $3,000 a year towards the payoff of student loan debt in repayment status. Come check out all the great opportunities the Westfield center has to offer.
Genesis HealthCare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
Position Highlights Deliver efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. Manage patient care by performing nursing assessments delegating aspects of care to LPNs and CNAs Collaborate with the nursing team and other disciplines, patients and families to develop effective plans of care Communicate patient information with assigned staff during and between shifts
Why Genesis? We offer various career paths for our employees as well as on-going education and training to help them achieve their goals. Founded in 1985, Genesis remains a strong, financially stable company constantly reexamining strategies to ensure continued industry longevity. We are committed to YOU! We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do. We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a family-like work environment with a culture of compassion.
NRG1
Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing or awaiting licensure number Experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferred. To protect the health and safety of our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the communities we serve, Genesis has implemented a universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners and onsite vendors.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Target:
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities are proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Genesis provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, marital status, genetic information, amnesty, or status as covered veterans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Genesis takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. This policy is fully supported by the CEO, COO and all members of the leadership team.
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Nurse job description example 2
Sinai Chicago nurse job description
General Summary/basic PURPOSE OF JOB:
The SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse is responsible for assigning patients to beds, based on care requirements and for maximizing the use of the hospital's bed resources. In determining priorities and reaching bed assignment decisions, the SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse operates within the bounds of established hospital policy and resource availability guidelines. The SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse will evaluate, process, track, document, and coordinate patient transfers inbound and outbound of Sinai Health System. The SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse obtains appropriate medical and demographic information, and coordinates communication between the referring physician and the Sinai Health System physician(s). The SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse efficiently engages appropriate departments in the transfer process and monitors and documents all activities associated with the transfer. The SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse is responsible for oversight of the entire transfer episode, from start to finish, and for communication back to the transferring facility. The SHS Transfer and Navigation center Nurse will be accountable for all regulations associated with patient transfer, as well as designated performance measure outcomes. The SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse provides comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers to facilitate flow with outpatient clinic, diagnostic appointments, post-acute care.
MINIMUM Education: MINIMUM Education:
+ BSN in Nursing Required
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
+ Experience bed management and the outside transfer process.
+ RN with a minimum of 5 years progressive clinical experience, to include acute care cardiac telemetry, critical care/emergency nursing experience, case management, charge nurse/house supervision, or transfer center experience
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
+ Requires exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
+ Requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, leadership, teamwork and collaboration
+ Requires the ability to resolve conflict effectively.
+ Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to think quickly and multitask effectively.
+ Requires the ability to complete job duties autonomously.
+ Ability to use a computer and software applications.
+ Requires strong work ethic and attention to detail.
+ Ability to deal with stressful situations
+ Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, including physicians and senior management
+ Proven leadership skills
+ Experience with interpreting hospital policies consistently in a variety of situations
REQUIRED LICENSES, Certificates, Registrations:
+ Current RN Illinois license
+ BLS, ACLS Preferred
The SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse is responsible for assigning patients to beds, based on care requirements and for maximizing the use of the hospital's bed resources. In determining priorities and reaching bed assignment decisions, the SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse operates within the bounds of established hospital policy and resource availability guidelines. The SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse will evaluate, process, track, document, and coordinate patient transfers inbound and outbound of Sinai Health System. The SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse obtains appropriate medical and demographic information, and coordinates communication between the referring physician and the Sinai Health System physician(s). The SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse efficiently engages appropriate departments in the transfer process and monitors and documents all activities associated with the transfer. The SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse is responsible for oversight of the entire transfer episode, from start to finish, and for communication back to the transferring facility. The SHS Transfer and Navigation center Nurse will be accountable for all regulations associated with patient transfer, as well as designated performance measure outcomes. The SHS Transfer and Navigation Center Nurse provides comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers to facilitate flow with outpatient clinic, diagnostic appointments, post-acute care.
MINIMUM Education: MINIMUM Education:
+ BSN in Nursing Required
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
+ Experience bed management and the outside transfer process.
+ RN with a minimum of 5 years progressive clinical experience, to include acute care cardiac telemetry, critical care/emergency nursing experience, case management, charge nurse/house supervision, or transfer center experience
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
+ Requires exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
+ Requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, leadership, teamwork and collaboration
+ Requires the ability to resolve conflict effectively.
+ Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to think quickly and multitask effectively.
+ Requires the ability to complete job duties autonomously.
+ Ability to use a computer and software applications.
+ Requires strong work ethic and attention to detail.
+ Ability to deal with stressful situations
+ Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, including physicians and senior management
+ Proven leadership skills
+ Experience with interpreting hospital policies consistently in a variety of situations
REQUIRED LICENSES, Certificates, Registrations:
+ Current RN Illinois license
+ BLS, ACLS Preferred
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Nurse job description example 3
Centene nurse job description
You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Position Purpose: Lead, monitor and evaluate the performance of national delegated vendors according to CMS, NCQA, Federal and State requirements.
Lead compliance audits of vendors. Identify audit scope and required audit tools. Ensure audit results are appropriated compiled and accounted for within designated audit tools
Manage, audit, and monitor both internal and external vendors against CMS, contractual, Federal, State, and NCQA standards
Review vendors documented processes against contractual, Federal, State, CMS, and NCQA standards
Identify process gaps and deficiencies and communicate audit observations, recommendations, and process improvement opportunities
Develop and implement quality improvement and corrective action plans based on risk analysis, audit findings, and vendor performance
Develop audit tools based on contracted services with vendors and requirements defined by CMS, State, Federal, Medicaid and/or NCQA guidelines
Maintain documentation on vendor performance and provide reports to subsidiaries as required for audits and risk assessments. Lead vendor performance oversight meetings with impacted business owners and vendors
Utilize clinical knowledge to determine audit findings and in answering counterclaims
Train internal audit participants/business owners on audit tools and Medical Management criteria including CM, DM, and UM
80% travel required
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a clinical field or equivalent experience. 4+ years of combined clinical and compliance or auditing experience in a healthcare environment. Familiarity with Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid and Medicare managed care practices and policies preferred.
Licensure/Certifications:
Current state RN license required. Valid driver's license.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**TITLE:** Audit and Oversight Nurse
**LOCATION:** El Centro, California
**REQNUMBER:** 1345756
Position Purpose: Lead, monitor and evaluate the performance of national delegated vendors according to CMS, NCQA, Federal and State requirements.
Lead compliance audits of vendors. Identify audit scope and required audit tools. Ensure audit results are appropriated compiled and accounted for within designated audit tools
Manage, audit, and monitor both internal and external vendors against CMS, contractual, Federal, State, and NCQA standards
Review vendors documented processes against contractual, Federal, State, CMS, and NCQA standards
Identify process gaps and deficiencies and communicate audit observations, recommendations, and process improvement opportunities
Develop and implement quality improvement and corrective action plans based on risk analysis, audit findings, and vendor performance
Develop audit tools based on contracted services with vendors and requirements defined by CMS, State, Federal, Medicaid and/or NCQA guidelines
Maintain documentation on vendor performance and provide reports to subsidiaries as required for audits and risk assessments. Lead vendor performance oversight meetings with impacted business owners and vendors
Utilize clinical knowledge to determine audit findings and in answering counterclaims
Train internal audit participants/business owners on audit tools and Medical Management criteria including CM, DM, and UM
80% travel required
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a clinical field or equivalent experience. 4+ years of combined clinical and compliance or auditing experience in a healthcare environment. Familiarity with Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid and Medicare managed care practices and policies preferred.
Licensure/Certifications:
Current state RN license required. Valid driver's license.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**TITLE:** Audit and Oversight Nurse
**LOCATION:** El Centro, California
**REQNUMBER:** 1345756
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024