We are recruiting for a motivated Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Surgical Trauma Unit to join our team!

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Department4B Med/Surg

Surgical Trauma Telemetry Unit (4B) is a fast-paced surgical/trauma telemetry unit specializing in trauma, bariatrics, gender confirming care, general thoracic surgeries. This surgical/trauma unit also takes care of overflow general medicine patients. Patients are considered medically challenging with most having underlying disease processes. This 30-bed, high acuity care unit requires an exceptional level of critical thinking. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 and CNAs have a patient ratio of 1:10.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."

Essential Functions:

Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems (15%) Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records (10%) Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's condition and vital signs (10%) Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (10%) Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (10%) Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (10%) Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care (5%) Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity (5%) Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel (5%) Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care (5%) Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients (5%) Medication administration, documentation and reassessment (5%) Promote positive patient experience (5%) Education:

Associate's Degree Required Work Experience:

less than 1 year * One year experience in a direct patient care setting preferred Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards. Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided. Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided. Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, employees, and the public. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures Ability to communicate clearly. Microsoft Offi e Suite required. EPIC documentation preferred.

ShiftVaries (United States of America)

Work TypeRegular

Salary$34.00 - $55.53 / hr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%,... For full info follow application link.