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Registered Nurse Acute Surgical - Full-Time - Days
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Terre Haute, Indiana |
About this job
Position summary: This position is designed to plan, assess, implement, and evaluate the ongoing delivery of care to assigned patients. Also performs nursing care in a holistic manner. Assists the management/charge nurse with responsibilities as needed.
Behavioral characteristics:
Effective communicator, mentally alert, dependable, reliable, conscientious, tactful, flexible, and cooperative
Possesses integrity, uses good judgment, assertive and shows initiative
Has the ability to function well in stressful situations
Demonstrates commitment, safety, honesty, integrity and compassion
Ability to work and communicate with all patients, family members, physicians and employees
* Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality
Position responsibilities:
Performs and directs nursing procedures, prescribed treatments, based on knowledge of principles and practice of Registered Nurse.
In accordance with hospital policy, may insert I.V.'s, administer I.V. medications, and begin blood product transfusion.
ACLS certified or must obtain ACLS certification within one year of employment as a Registered Nurse and maintains ACLS certification upon working in designated department
Observes and records patient reactions to medication, I.V. therapy, blood transfusion, and treatment.
Evaluates patient's signs and symptoms; records and reports results. Sets priorities and modifies patient care in response to changing conditions by utilizing problem solving skills and exhibiting good judgment.
Collaborates with physician regarding patient progress towards the outcome attainment. Assists physician during treatment and examination of patient and processes orders. Makes appropriate and timely notification to physician on patient condition changes.
Receives and transcribes/checks physician's orders in a timely manner.
Provides and documents patient and family education as needed.
Maintains a current, written plan of nursing care or critical pathways for assigned patients.
May function as a leader of nursing personnel and is responsible for their performance.
Assists in the interpretation of hospital policies to co-workers, patients, visitors and students.
Notifies staffing coordinator/supervisor of all the changes in complexity of patient care and staffing needs.
Communicates with supervisor regarding patient, staffing, and other issues.
Assists patients with activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, positioning, range of motion, elimination, and ambulating.
Communicates clinical outcomes with patient and family.
Participates actively and constructively in quality improvement activities.
Essential educational/licensure, skills and experience:
* Current State of Indiana Registered Nurse License
* At least 1 year of clinical/hospital experience in Surgery or Critical Care
* Certification: BLS must be maintained throughout employment with Terre Haute Regional Hospital
* Demonstrated proficiency in basic nursing skills including phlebotomy.
* Acquired knowledge and skills to give age appropriate care in the surgical patient care settings.
Behavioral characteristics:
Effective communicator, mentally alert, dependable, reliable, conscientious, tactful, flexible, and cooperative
Possesses integrity, uses good judgment, assertive and shows initiative
Has the ability to function well in stressful situations
Demonstrates commitment, safety, honesty, integrity and compassion
Ability to work and communicate with all patients, family members, physicians and employees
* Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality
Position responsibilities:
Performs and directs nursing procedures, prescribed treatments, based on knowledge of principles and practice of Registered Nurse.
In accordance with hospital policy, may insert I.V.'s, administer I.V. medications, and begin blood product transfusion.
ACLS certified or must obtain ACLS certification within one year of employment as a Registered Nurse and maintains ACLS certification upon working in designated department
Observes and records patient reactions to medication, I.V. therapy, blood transfusion, and treatment.
Evaluates patient's signs and symptoms; records and reports results. Sets priorities and modifies patient care in response to changing conditions by utilizing problem solving skills and exhibiting good judgment.
Collaborates with physician regarding patient progress towards the outcome attainment. Assists physician during treatment and examination of patient and processes orders. Makes appropriate and timely notification to physician on patient condition changes.
Receives and transcribes/checks physician's orders in a timely manner.
Provides and documents patient and family education as needed.
Maintains a current, written plan of nursing care or critical pathways for assigned patients.
May function as a leader of nursing personnel and is responsible for their performance.
Assists in the interpretation of hospital policies to co-workers, patients, visitors and students.
Notifies staffing coordinator/supervisor of all the changes in complexity of patient care and staffing needs.
Communicates with supervisor regarding patient, staffing, and other issues.
Assists patients with activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, positioning, range of motion, elimination, and ambulating.
Communicates clinical outcomes with patient and family.
Participates actively and constructively in quality improvement activities.
Essential educational/licensure, skills and experience:
* Current State of Indiana Registered Nurse License
* At least 1 year of clinical/hospital experience in Surgery or Critical Care
* Certification: BLS must be maintained throughout employment with Terre Haute Regional Hospital
* Demonstrated proficiency in basic nursing skills including phlebotomy.
* Acquired knowledge and skills to give age appropriate care in the surgical patient care settings.