RN - Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Details Location: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital (GJSH) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of the patient. The RN promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promotes safety, and maximizes patient satisfaction. The RN exhibits compassionate care during patient‑nurse interactions, coordinates patient care and staff interaction, and meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit, ensuring the very best patient/family experience. Job Duties Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards. Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care. Formulates, coordinates, and provides a plan of care as established in unit standards, including patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team. Provides direct patient care, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response. Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs. Problem‑solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment. Participates in unit‑based decision‑making regarding the utilization of evidence‑based practice. Actively participates as a team member working toward unit and organizational team goals and is accountable for unit and system‑specific metrics. Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety. Position Details Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program–Nursing (Required) Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) EEO Statement Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Geisinger