Registered Nurse - Neuro

Mercy • Fort Smith, AR

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating peri-operative patient care in accordance with the plan of care and established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards. The RN communicates relevant findings to appropriate personnel and documents them in the patient's medical record. The role oversees care and services provided by ancillary and other professional personnel and manages unit supplies and equipment.

The RN develops collaborative relationships with physicians and interdepartmental personnel, participates in marketing operating room services to the medical staff, and maintains peri-operative competency to provide safe, high-quality care. Nursing care must address patients' age-specific, cultural, pain-management, and other identified needs. The RN also assesses and reports evidence of abuse or neglect, supports Mercy's mission, and follows its philosophy, policies, procedures, safety rules, and infection-control practices.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Successful completion of a medication administration math competency test.
• RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Working knowledge and competency in basic procedures, including general, GYN, EENT, urology, orthopedic, plastic, basic cardiovascular, and basic neurological procedures.
• CPR certification.
• ACLS certification or scheduled enrollment in the next available class.

Nice To Haves

• One year of medical-surgical experience and/or one year of operating room experience.
• Progressive leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate peri-operative patient care in accordance with the plan of care and established standards and policies.
• Communicate findings to appropriate personnel and document them in the patient's medical record.
• Manage and oversee care and services provided by ancillary and other professional personnel.
• Manage supplies and equipment within the unit.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians and interdepartmental personnel.
• Participate in marketing operating room services to the medical staff.
• Maintain peri-operative skills and provide safe, quality nursing care responsive to patient, family, and co-worker needs.
• Plan and provide care appropriate to patients' age-specific and identified cultural diversity needs.
• Provide appropriate and effective pain management.
• Assess, report, and assist patients who present evidence of abuse or neglect.
• Support Mercy's mission and follow its philosophy, goals, policies, procedures, safety, and infection-control practices.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed