Registered Nurse, Surgery ll, Rotating Shifts

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required License: Valid state nursing license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, CPI, MAB Must-Have: Charge experience preferred; Epic charting system experience required

Universal Care registered nurse needed. No Sunday shift but rotating every other Saturday is required. Writes initial nursing histories and assesses patient conditions. Develops individual care plans for patients and evaluates their effectiveness. Demonstrates knowledge of specific care needs for various patient populations including adult and geriatric. Coordinates the delivery of patient care for a group of patients. Directs and assigns patient care activities to support personnel based on patient needs. Provides direct patient care and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated. Teaches patients and their significant others how to care for their health needs. Maintains documentation in the patient record and adheres to regulatory standards. Evaluates the effectiveness of care plans and modifies them as necessary. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families. Ensures equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Reports pertinent observations regarding patients to the physician and records them accurately. Assists physicians with patient exams and emergency measures as needed. Stimulates motivation in team members and recognizes their accomplishments. Participates actively in orientation of new personnel. Behaves in a manner supportive of management. Delivers care in a way that preserves patient autonomy and confidentiality. Functions as a relief charge nurse as assigned. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Enhances professional growth through education programs and workshops. Shares knowledge with colleagues and trains assigned personnel. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients and families. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy. Explains procedures to patients thoroughly and monitors their comfort. Responds promptly to patient inquiries and requests. Prioritizes work and provides efficient service. Attends staff meetings and reviews minutes as needed. May be required to float to various units as necessary. Will identify patients to initiate care as needed.