Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Tele

Registered Nurse, Acute Care Inpatient Surgery Unit

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Bassett Medical Center's Inpatient Surgical Unit is a 46-bed unit. Our staff exemplifies teamwork, and we want you to join our team! We provide quality patient care to a wide variety of post-operative patients ranging from orthopedic, neurology, urology, general GI, plastics, vascular, bariatric, and more. You will learn and refine skills, and become an expert on wound care/vacs, NG tubes, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and CAPD to name a few. If you are interested in contributing to the recovery and healing process of a medical-surgical patient population, you don't want to miss this opportunity!

The Inpatient Surgical unit is consistently hiring for Registered Nurses with various shift and position types available. You will have the opportunity to provide us with your preferences during the application process so we can discuss specific positions in our conversations.

The Registered Professional Nurse (RN), Acute Care in the Inpatient Surgery unit is accountable for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process. The RN assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care related to patient's needs. The RN contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork.

• Registered Nurse I: The RN I status is only appropriate for a new nurse in the first year of practice, as support from others in incorporated into this role as an expectation. Therefore, all RN I's are expected to complete the requirements of the Nurse Residency program and complete the application and credentialing process for successful advancement to RN II by 12-15 months after hire.
• Salary Range: $40.20 - $59.52 per hour
• Registered Nurse II: The RN II status requires at least 1-year experience as a RN, if experience is not relevant, RN II must complete RN residency program.
• Salary Range: $41.81 - $60.87 per hour
• Registered Nurse III: The RN II status requires 3 years' experience as an RN. One year of that experience must be within a relevant practice area. The RN III must be able to function as a preceptor, and it is preferred that the applicant have previous experience as a charge/resource nurse.
• Salary Range: $43.48 - $64.23 per hour
• Registered Nurse IV: the RN IV status requires 5 year's RN experience. Applicants with an Associate's Degree must have 3 out of the 5 years' experience in a relevant practice area. Applicants with a Bachelor's or Master's degree must have 2 of the 5 years' experience in the relevant practice area. RNIV's must be able to perform as a preceptor and must have certification in area of practice required (this requirement is waived for candidates with BSN or MSN degree).
• Salary Range: $45.22 - $67.87 per hour

Essential job functions include:

• Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings consistent with educational preparation
• Collects, analyzes and records relevant patient health data accurately, with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation
• Develops a plan of care that describes interventions to attain expected outcomes, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation
• Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem, with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of identified goals, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation
• Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by direct supervisory observation and random supervisory chart review
• Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs and support personnel 100% of the time according to department guidelines, as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation
• Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care, as measured by direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
• (RN I only) Enters accurate documentation (80-100%) of all patient care activities as measured by periodic random preceptor and supervisory chart review as per probationary appraisal schedule
• (RN I only) Performs and documents Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures, 100% of the time, as observed by supervisor and POC staff
• (RN I only) Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures, 100% of the time, as observed by supervisor and POC staff.
• Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient's autonomy, dignity and rights
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity, 100% of the time, as measured by no significant, substantiated patient or peer complaints received by the manager/supervisor
• Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures, 100% of the time, as measured by random supervisory chart review
• Acts on behalf of patients in an ethical manner 100% of the time, as measured by co-worker and patient feedback and managerial observation
• Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice
• Provides proof of current licensure validation to supervisor. (To achieve excellence, one must do this in a proactive, timely manner prior to due date)
• Completes required unit credentialing according to departmental policy by providing documented evidence of completion to supervisor
• (RN I only) Submits complete orientation checklist
• Provides to supervisor evidence of completion of all required training and competency validation. (To achieve excellence, one must take personal responsibility for this task and complete by the due date)
• Participates in level appropriate number of hours of educational activity, according to pathway, related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor.
• Participates in nursing research
• Commits to an attitude of inquiry, research-based practice, and the advancement of nursing science as observed by managerial observation
• Helps to identify clinical problems requiring investigation as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Assists in the collection of data within a structured format as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

Education:

• 2 year / Associate degree in Nursing, required or...
• Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required or...
• 4 year / Bachelor's degree in Nursing, preferred

All RN's hired and do not currently hold a BSN will be expected to demonstrate enrollment in a bachelor's prepared nursing program within 4 years of hire. BSN must be completed within 10 years. RN's licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years Registered Nurse Experience, 1 year must have been in a relevant practice area, required
• Must be able to perform as a preceptor, required
• Previous experience as a charge nurse/leadership role, preferred

License/ Certification