RN Surgical

About the role

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to gather data on physical, emotional, and social health status. Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings, setting goals and outlining interventions. Administer medications and treatments accurately as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols. Monitor and evaluate patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary and documenting progress in the electronic medical record. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve patient care issues and ensure coordinated, comprehensive care. Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies to empower them in managing their health. Supervise and guide nursing personnel in delivering safe, therapeutic, and quality patient care, maintaining a professional rapport with all team members.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments accurately as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Maintain aseptic technique and infection control practices while performing complex patient care interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve patient care issues and ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies to empower them in managing their health.
• Supervise and guide nursing personnel in delivering safe, therapeutic, and quality patient care, maintaining a professional rapport with all team members.
• Ensure safe and effective handoff communications by using standardized communication tools during shift changes and patient transfers.
• Perform and oversee complex patient care interventions while maintaining aseptic technique and infection control practices.
• Provide discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home or another care setting, addressing the patient's needs and resources.
• Engage in ongoing education and professional development to maintain clinical competencies and improve patient care.
• Maintain detailed records of patient care activities to support continuity of care and prevent errors.

Requirements

• Basic RN Nursing Skills
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Organizational Skills
• Telephone Etiquette
• Fluent in English Language, speaking, reading, writing
• Basic Telemetry (PACU)
• Ability to function at a high level in a physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Demonstrated ability to work under stressful conditions
• Ability to work irregular hours including call hours
• Previous Surgery Experience (OR), Circulating Skills (OR), Scrub Skills (OR), AORN Standards (OR), Previous Recovery Room Experience (PACU), ASPAN Standards (PACU), Critical Care Skills (PACU), Admission and Discharge Skills (SDS), Phase II Recovery Skills (SDS), Pre-Operative Patient Requirements (PAT), Pre-Admission and Admission Knowledge (PAT), Basic computer skills (eg, Microsoft® Word)

Qualifications

• Associate's of Nursing
• Bachelor's of Nursing

Skills

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Organizational Skills
• Telephone Etiquette
• Fluent in English Language
• Basic Telemetry (PACU)
• Ability to function at a high level in a physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Demonstrated ability to work under stressful conditions
• Ability to work irregular hours including call hours
• Previous Surgery Experience (OR), Circulating Skills (OR), Scrub Skills (OR), AORN Standards (OR), Previous Recovery Room Experience (PACU), ASPAN Standards (PACU), Critical Care Skills (PACU), Admission and Discharge Skills (SDS), Phase II Recovery Skills (SDS), Pre-Operative Patient Requirements (PAT), Pre-Admission and Admission Knowledge (PAT)

Benefits

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off from Day One, 403-B Retirement Plan, Whole Person Well-being Resources, Mental Health Resources and Support, Pet Benefits

Pay

$32.16 - $56.28

Schedule

Full time Shift Day (United States of America)