Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Within 12 months of hire or transfer)
• BLS: Basic Life Support (Within 3 months of hire or transfer)
• RN: Registered Nurse
• TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt (Within 6 months of hire or transfer)
• Completion of orientation process as described in the Critical Care Competency Policy, and as outlined for the care of the post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patient and general surgery patient requiring critical care nursing skills.
• Open-heart trained within one year of hire and with manager approval.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Competency in Microsoft Windows.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for physical, emotional, psych/social and family support.
• Organizes and coordinates all aspects of patient care according to the patients real and/or perceived needs.
• Evaluates patient progress by correlating patient information with nursing knowledge to determine if goals are being met according to the patients plan of care or clinical path.
• Consults and collaborates with members of the healthcare team in planning and implementing total patient care for individuals.
• Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation and peer feedback for the following: Adolescent - 13 to 17 years, Adult - 18 to 64 years, Later Adult - 65 years and older.
• Demonstrates proficiency (according to hospital and unit policy and procedure) in nursing skills to carry out the patients plan of care.
• Communicates interactions, both verbal and written, that clearly and positively accomplish desired patient care as a collaborative effort.
• Educates patients and families.
• Provides teaching, support and coordination of healthcare plans for patient and family through the acute phase of illness, as needed.
• Promotes clinical knowledge development including critical thinking skills and improves strategies for comparing clinical judgment through research and continuing education.

Benefits

• 14K sign on bonus for qualified candidates