Rn - Medical/Surgical

Mandatory Requirements:
To be considered for this position, the following immunizations are required and must be current:
TB test
MMR and Varicella
Flu shot
COVID shot
TDap
Duties:
Specialty Core Competencies/Performance Expectations:
Provides care to adult patients with complex medical conditions which require close observation, monitoring and interventions, including but not limited to orthopedics cystic fibrosis, bariatrics and trauma patients.
Effective Behaviors:
Uses the nursing process to provide care for the adult orthopedic, bariatric and cystic fibrosis patient
Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team to develop and execute a plan of care that supports the physical and emotional needs of the patient.
Provides effective and timely patient/family education related to treatment plan.
Identifies changes in patient status and anticipates potential events.
Initiates timely interventions to prevent, correct, or minimize risk to the patient.
Provides appropriate and timely interventions for patients presenting with trauma.
Skills:
Specialty Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed:
Nursing theory and practice
Patient assessment and critical thinking skills as it relates to orthopedic, cystic fibrosis, bariatrics, and trauma patients
Knowledge of the nursing process
Design and implement an effective nursing care plan as it relates to orthopedic patients
Knowledge of patient learning needs and adult learning principles.
Knowledge of the physiological or psychological human response to alterations homeostatic condition.
Ability to effectively communicate with the healthcare team.
Knowledge and skills related to care of cardiac medications
Knowledge and skills related to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed on the unit.
Knowledge of ethics Knowledge of transitions in life planning Critical thinking skills
Ability to effectively communicate Knowledge and skills related to equipment found on the unit