RN-Orthopedics-Per Diem

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

About The Position

Within nursing services, the Registered Nurse is accountable and responsible for providing patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients. The RN uses the nursing process and principles of psychosocial and physical sciences to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, evaluate, and modify patient care using evidence-based practices. The RN practices autonomously in accordance with professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics, the ANA Bill of Rights, the Florida Nursing Practice Act, and hospital and departmental policies. The RN works within the competencies required for the practice area and is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self and those under the RN’s direction, including participation in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. The RN collaborates with other disciplines and leads coordination of the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care and optimal patient outcomes. The RN also educates peers, patients, and families, supports service excellence and a healing environment, and identifies unit resource or equipment needs for budget consideration. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
American Heart Association BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
Meet the competency requirements for the assigned practice area.
Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, health requirements, and new employee orientation.
Maintain participation in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
Maintain required professional license(s) and certification(s).
Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
Frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment.
Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients.
Apply the nursing process and evidence-based practices to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, evaluate, and modify patient care.
Practice autonomously in accordance with professional nursing standards, ethical guidelines, the Florida Nursing Practice Act, and hospital and departmental policies.
Ensure practice meets the competency requirements of the assigned area.
Maintain accountability for the quality of nursing services delivered by self and those under the RN’s direction.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with other disciplines to provide individualized care and optimize patient outcomes.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with other health team members.
Educate peers, patients, and patients’ families.
Support service excellence and a healing environment.
Identify and communicate unit resource or equipment needs for inclusion in the budget.
Complete annual mandatory education, in-service, health, TB/PPD surveillance, and professional licensing or certification requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.