Med Surg RN - Weekend Warrior Friday and Saturday 6:00 am to 6:30 pm

United Surgical Partners International•Dakota Dunes, SD

64d

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients in the Recovery Care Center department. 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. Registered nurse will execute orders and therapies based on prescribed treatment regimen by a Licensed Independent Practitioner (e.g. Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, and/or Physician Assistant).

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.
Will be required to lift patients frequently requiring the ability to lift 100 pounds.
Must be able to exert at least 50 pounds of force to assist with patient transports.
Frequent standing, bending and stooping involved.
Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Dexterity: Frequent repetitive motion of hands/wrist involved.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 operative 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, respiratory interventions (e.g. nebulizer updraft therapy), patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and patient families, and other needed clinical competencies.
Provides comprehensive nursing assessment of health status of patients
Develops a patient centered health care plan that includes: a. Establishing nursing diagnosis b. Setting goals to meet identified health care needs c. Prescribing nursing interventions
Advocates for the best interest of the patient
Communicates and collaborates with other health care providers in the management of health care and the implementation of the total health regimen within and across settings
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.
Responsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information.