Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery (Ortho Trauma)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery (Ortho Trauma) Job Type: Full-time. Shift: 12-hour shifts: 7a-7p, 7p-7a with an every other weekend and holiday rotation. Sign-on Bonus up to $20,000 Responsibilities Coordinates the Patient Care Team's delivery of personalized, efficient care. Provides patient assessment throughout stay and participates in discharge planning while maintaining a therapeutic partnership with patient, family and caregivers. Initiates and updates individualized patient plan of care (IPOC). Adheres to the 10 Rights of medication administration. Collaborates with physicians as part of the Interdisciplinary Team. Is knowledgeable regarding patient condition, completes assessment and reporting to the physician. Reports patient's status and anticipates situations to prevent/minimize adverse outcomes, promoting patient safety. Implements interventions identified in the established plan of care and collaborates with colleagues. Demonstrates annual competencies. Completes annual required education and CPR, OSHA specific education. Completes yearly medication and dysrhythmia examination with a passing score greater than 84%. Completes a minimum of four age specific competencies yearly and attends at least one hospital-based journal club per year. Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information. Maintains accountability and productivity for staffing following the flexible staffing plan. Attends and participates actively in briefs and huddles. Maintains proficiency in EPIC and medication administration. Participates in Process Improvement utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve patient outcomes. Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient's rights and responsibilities. Actively participates with development and implementation of unit specific evidence-based initiatives to improve outcomes of nurse sensitive indicators. Attends educational sessions as directed by nurse manager to gain knowledge about new treatment options, procedures, or equipment and renews PA State RN licensure timely. Obtains trauma nurse certification within 90 days and maintains certification through a minimum of 8 hours of trauma-based education per year. Completes hourly rounds on all patients and ensures bedside shift report with each handoff. Initiates the CORE Measure Assessment Tool and completes daily CORE Measure Assessment form for various conditions. Ensures completion of Transition of Care documentation. Completes Transfer Consent to Acute Care Hospital if patient is transferred. Performs five moments of hand hygiene. Is responsible for reading and knowing all nurse practice updates. Benefits Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs; free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs. Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Requirements Current PA RN license. Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. Completion of the online hospital-based trauma nurse course within 1 year of hire. Trauma Certified Registered Nurse certification preferred. One year acute care experience or comparable nursing experience. EEO Statement Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr