Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Unit - RN
About The Position
JOB SUMMARY Unit Summary/Purpose: Post-Surgical Orthopedics/Neurology Unit Our nurses care for a wide array of post-surgical patients that include: Neck and Back Surgery Shoulder Surgery Total Knee Replacement Total Hip Replacement Seizure Stroke Full Time Night Shift 7:00pm-7:30am Position Purpose: Serves as a clinical expert to ensure patient care needs are met, safe care is provided, quality measures are attained and an exceptional care experience is provided. Is an expert clinician resource that mentors colleagues in all aspects of patient care delivery, and provides ongoing professional development of others. Provides day-to-day leadership to align patient and family needs with human (colleague) and material resources within the department and organization through collegial collaboration with others.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of Iowa.
- Minimum of three years of professional nursing practice relevant to areas of responsibility.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Master's degree in nursing or health related field
- Professional certification in clinical specialty
Responsibilities
- Supervises and coordinates patient care on the care unit.
- Ensures that patient care, quality and safety standards are met daily for all patients through caring and leader rounding, leader standard work and performs service recovery as needed.
- Serves as a mentor for colleagues by promoting critical thinking skills in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care.
- Collaborates with the Unit Based Educator, CCIS, and Clinical Nurse Consultant to promote and provide the clinical and professional development of colleague by identifying educational needs, sharing clinical knowledge, and structuring and education plan and educational experience to promote understanding and professional growth.
- Assists in interviewing, hiring, orientating, developing and completion of performance evaluations and/or performance counseling in accordance with employment and payroll procedures in the collaboration with the clinical nurse manager/director.
Benefits
- Education Assistance offered
- Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
- Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
- Generous paid time off program
- Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
