Registered Nurse - VUH - Neurosurgery - circulating experience required

Organization Neuro Surgery Job Summary Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards. Key Responsibilities Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum. Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis. Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes. Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Evidence-Based Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. Care Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously by prioritizing work into manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Demonstrates sufficient acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to contact the patient's primary care provider and other members of the healthcare team. Has experience in gathering pertinent clinical data that aid in referral, treatment, or other primary care pathways. Core Accountabilities Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities Supporting Colleagues – Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas. Supports and Builds Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. Provides Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensures High Quality: Performs excellent work, engages in formal and informal dialogue about quality, addresses quality issues promptly. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies learning experiences to uncover underlying causes of problems and identify ways to resolve them. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively – Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to manage resources effectively. Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of information/data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation – Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities to improve processes. Applies Technology: Enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations as opportunities for improvement; embraces change. Position Qualifications Certification: REGISTERED NURSE (LIC). Work Experience: Relevant work experience (1 year). Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program. Benefits Affordable High-Quality Health Plan Options. Dental and/or Vision Plan. 403(b) Retirement Plan. Paid Time off (flex PTO). Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied). Short- and Long-Term Disability. Subsidized backup childcare. 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