Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Observation Unit

Christiana Care Health System • Newark, DE

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About The Position

Christiana Hospital is currently recruiting for Registered Nurse II to support our Post Anesthesia Care Surgical Observation Unit. The candidate who is selected will be expected to train in Prep and Holding, PACU Phase II, and Surgical Observation. They will also assume responsibility and accountability for adult patients, admitted for observation and inpatient admission awaiting bed availability following a surgical procedure. Patients may require a level of care up to and including centralized cardiac monitoring and pulse oximetry monitoring. Deliver care using the nursing process in collaboration with other healthcare team members.

Requirements

• BSN Preferred, dedication to acquiring BSN within three years of the date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
• Qualified applicants MUST have at least two years of experience in med/surg.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Delaware.
• BLS required.
• ACLS, PALS, and TNCC are required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents accurate clinical assessments of patients on admission and throughout hospital stay according to established standards.
• Assesses the need for referrals for discharge planning.
• Identifies actual and potential problems for which the patient is at risk.
• Initiates follows and modifies a nursing plan of care based on assessment and diagnosis.
• Assesses and documents patient response to interventions.
• Individualizes guiding methods to best suit patient's and their family learning needs and abilities.
• Revises educational plans to meet needs as they change.
• Encourages patient/family participation in the discharge process and informed decision-making.
• Coordinates medications safely and optimally.
• Responds optimally to patient crisis situations as outlined in unit-specific standards.
• Initiates and participates in team meetings and interdisciplinary discussions regarding patient care or practice.
• Elicits input from other team members.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge vital to delivering care to patients 16 years of age and older.
• Establishes and maintains a sound knowledge base of nursing care vital for the specific patient population.
• Shares clinical knowledge through mentoring of others.
• Applies effective verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, co-workers, management, physicians, and ancillary department staff.
• Optimally delegates duties and tasks to other nursing staff after assessment of capability and scope of responsibilities.
• Encourages each team member's contributions.
• Improves the professional growth of self by staying current in clinical practice, incorporating research into practice, and participating in teams, committees, and task forces.
• Represents the patient when the patient cannot represent their self.
• Seeks available resources to help understand, formulate, and implement ethical decisions.

Benefits

• Annual membership to care.com
• Access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work
• Retirement planning services
• Financial mentor
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Excellent discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more
• Tuition assistance for degree programs
• Pre-pay for some Nursing programs
• Medical/dental/vision benefits available on first day of employment
• 403(b) and defined contribution plan for retirement planning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees