RN-OR/Surgery - OSMH Surgery - Full Time

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. The ideal candidate will effectively delegate, direct, and assist licensed and ancillary team members; exhibit sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintain involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and departmental strategic goals and objectives; and demonstrate professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice.

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, and explaining services or procedures to be performed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Knowledge of current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility.

Ability to remain knowledgeable on these laws, regulations and standards.

Benefits

Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

Immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Pay

Details on pay structure and schedule are provided in the job offer.

Schedule

Details on shift patterns and hours are provided in the job offer.