PRN Registered Nurse - Ballantyne ASC

Primary Job Responsibilities/Tasks

• Performs nursing care for the comfort and wellbeing of the patient. Performs and/or assists with procedures.
• Administers medication.
• Performs basic nursing assessment. Obtains necessary information to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. Documents a current clinical picture and records designated information in the patient record.
• Utilizes verbal and non-verbal communication in interactions with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and nursing personnel. Conveys relevant information to next caregiver. Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient and family education.
• Participate with performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• Education and Certifications:
• RN degree. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Current state registered nurse license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS / ACLS certification.
• Completion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required. Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Completion of TB test will be required.

• Experience:
• Prior Gastroenterology/Surgical RN experience (one year minimum) preferred.
• E.H.R. utilization
• Serving customers in person and on the phone

Physical Requirements

• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment and supplies.
• Must speak English in good, understandable terms.
• Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch. Finger dexterity.
• Critical thinking and ability to concentrate.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced ASC setting.