RN - Ortho Medical

About the role

Join our exceptional Ortho Medical Unit at Sacred Heart Medical Center. Our 36-bed Unit cares for a diverse patient population, including those recovering from total joint replacements, multi trauma patients and a variety of medical conditions. Our hospital is nationally recognized for quality and patient-centered care, earning a 4-Star CMS Quality Rating and a prestigious Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of "A", reflecting our unwavering commitment to patient safety and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required (BSN preferred)
• Experience: Minimum one year