GI RN - PRN Days

USPI•Dakota Dunes, SD

14h

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients of any age in the GI departments. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Dunes Surgical Hospital. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the manager, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits, and projects.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of accredited college or university.
Registered Professional Nurse with current state licensure.
Work experience as a professional nurse.
BLS and ACLS certification
Ability to demonstrate clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

Knows and adheres to policies of the Dunes Surgical Hospital and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
Follows policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for perioperative nursing care according to accepted standards.
Plans, implements, and evaluates pre- and post-procedure nursing care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician’s orders.
Organizes and prepares medical records of patients. Documents care appropriately and fully. Follows up on missing data and other patient care needs.
Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and patient families, and other needed clinical competencies.
Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
Actively participates in appropriate committees as assigned.
Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
Uses good body mechanics.
Informs management of applicable day-to-day situations.
Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.