RN - OR

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Specialty: Surgery

Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 10 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Current RN license or Compact state license Certifications: BLS Certification required, ACLS Certification required

Must-Have: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to patient population served

Description: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect.

Responsibilities: Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs. Re-assesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention. Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the timeframe established by Nursing Standards of Care. Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes; modifies the plan of care based on the evaluations. Participates in patient and significant other health education and discharge planning. Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs. Evaluates the plan of care. Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.

Staff Responsibilities: Utilizes effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes. Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities. Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based on patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness. Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues. Participates in the orientation of new staff/students. Functions as a resource to visitors, physicians, and staff; greeting them promptly and courteously. Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by demonstrating a professional, supportive attitude for the unit staff. Being receptive and responsive to new ideas. Participates in the unit's growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance. Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals.

Customer Relations: Exhibits behaviors and actions that create a high level of patient/customer satisfaction, positive patient/customer relations, and respect for the patients' rights, needs, and confidentiality. Demonstrates effective communication and human relations skills, which promote harmony and teamwork. Presents behaviors and actions that maintain the hospital's credibility, integrity, and positive image. Demonstrates behaviors and actions that support the mission, goals, and operations of the organization and which contribute to continuous service improvement.

Other Responsibilities: Assists with special projects as assigned. Accurately interprets and communicates policies and procedures. Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment or work schedule. Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. Complies with and adheres to all policies. Maintains positive attendance and communicates in advance any absence from work. Adheres to all patient and environmental safety policies and procedures.

City: Santa Fe State: NM