Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state nursing licensure in good standing.
• Complete Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment, or document current certification.
• Complete an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course within six months of employment, or document current certification.
• Able to meet the stated physical and working requirements, including lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, extensive standing and walking, and working irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

• One year of GI, operating room, and/or medical-surgical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status throughout the perioperative episode of care.
• Develop and implement an individualized perioperative patient plan of care.
• Protect patients from injury, speak up about safety concerns, and act as a patient advocate.
• Operate equipment safely, report and correct unsafe situations, handle specimens according to facility policy, and follow standard precautions and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Comply with Universal Protocol, site validation, and time-out policies.
• Communicate the patient's status to relevant parties throughout the continuum of care.
• Administer medications safely using the eight rights of medication administration and practice and monitor aseptic technique.
• Provide nursing care and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Perform interventions to maintain tissue perfusion and the function of the patient's body systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels.
• Prepare surgical instruments and scopes for use according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer instructions; maintain instruments and accessories and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Perform interventions to maintain or restore normothermia and protect the patient from infection.
• Assess patient or support-person knowledge and provide education about psychosocial responses, nutrition, medications, pain management, and expected responses to the procedure.
• Involve the patient or designated support person in decisions about the perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation.
• Protect patient rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, and provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes, transfer care as applicable, and provide accurate, concise, pertinent handoff reports.
• Delegate tasks in accordance with applicable nurse practice laws, regulations, and job descriptions.
• Document the episode of care accurately, timely, completely, and legibly.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and other stakeholders; participate in multidisciplinary patient-care planning.
• Participate in quality review, performance improvement projects, and the performance appraisal process.
• Use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.
• Maintain required competencies and pursue professional growth.
• Comply with facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and perform other duties as assigned.