Registered Nurse - Inpatient Unit - PRN

Surgery Partners Careers•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assures the delivery of comprehensive, safe, effective, cost-effective, and appropriate nursing care for patients across the age continuum, in accordance with hospital policy and nursing practice standards. Under minimum supervision, the nurse directs and/or provides professional nursing care to an assigned group of patients, from four weeks of age through geriatric patients. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; provides supervision and guidance to other team members; and may make decisions affecting the Inpatient Unit in the manager’s absence.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current and active Registered Nurse license in the State of North Carolina.
Ability to communicate and understand English verbally and in writing.
BLS certification required at hire.
ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of employment.
At least one year of previous medical and/or surgical nursing experience.
Able to work independently and meet established deadlines.
Able to make sound, reasonable decisions and stay organized.
Able to concentrate on detailed requests despite frequent interruptions.
Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptiveness to change, creativity, and innovation.
Able to identify and calmly handle stressful situations with tact.
Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong working relationships with consumers and staff.
Seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed.
Able to be flexible and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Direct and/or provide professional nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
Provide supervision and guidance to other members of the team.
May make decisions affecting the Inpatient Unit in the manager’s absence.
Deliver safe, effective, cost-effective, and appropriate nursing care in accordance with hospital policy and nursing practice standards.