Clinical Nurse PRN

About the role

The Clinical Nurse in the GI/GU Surgery unit provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, adhering to nursing standards.

Provides care for patients with conditions such as Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, cancers, and post-surgical recovery, with a focus on enhancing outcomes through evidence-based practices like ERAS. Offers a supportive environment for learning and growth in surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, home care, and medication use.
• Participate in activities supporting patient safety, quality improvement, and professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across care settings.
• Assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs, considering cultural, spiritual, and population-specific factors.
• Maintain safety standards in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree with RN licensure.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two years of experience.

Skills

• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients with multiple co-morbidities.