OR Trauma RN - Weekend days - NO CALL - Surgery Jefferson Highway

About the role

We are seeking a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. This role involves effectively delegating, directing, and assisting licensed and ancillary team members; assuming accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibiting sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; and maintaining involvement in activities aimed toward achieving unit and departmental strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Achieves learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for diverse patient groups.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanations of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Work Experience Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certifications Required: Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Certification in Clinical Specialty Area.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to be detailed oriented.
• Good time management skills and ability to be work in a fast-paced environment and be self-directed.
• Good interpersonal, leadership, and delegation skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement and supervise or manage others.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.