RN-OR/Surgery-Weekend Program

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 the achievement of unit and departmental strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Affirms learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family, and other groups or disciplines.
• 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.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style.

Requirements

Education Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Work Experience Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Required - None. 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 self-directed and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Good interpersonal, delegation, and leadership skills and ability to demonstrate good judgement and supervise or manage others. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information. Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Benefits

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details of schedule are not specified in the job posting.