Address
Form of workJob Description
Job description
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of critical pathways and in accordance with the mission of the facility. The Registered Nurse is a surgical team member who is responsible for coordinating and controlling the multi-disciplinary activities required to provide a safe environment for patients undergoing surgical intervention. The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilization of the nursing process in all aspects of the delivery of patient care and completion of all activities according to established policies, procedures, and protocol.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
- Obtains and documents nursing history from patients and/or significant others that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems.
- Performs basic assessment of patients, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
- Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigations as needed.
- Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan.
- Uses assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming staff to adequately care for the patient.
- Reviews and develops care plans for assigned patients. Includes the patient and his or her family in planning care, establishing priorities, and setting goals.
- Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients.
- Communicates with the patient and their family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan.
- Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.
- Evaluates and notes the patient's response to nursing care defined in the nursing care plan and medical records.
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and unit conferences.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Associate's degree required, Bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing required.
- BLS certification required.
- Certified post-anesthesia nurse (CPAN) preferred.
- At least one year of experience as a nurse in the OR and/or a post-anesthesia care unit.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Extensive experience in measuring and interpreting vital signs and levels of consciousness.
- Advanced knowledge of best practices in patient care.
Physical Demands
- Required to sit, stand and/or walk for long periods.
- Must be able to communicate with or without reasonable accommodations speak and hear.
- Able to use both hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to push up to 300lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Perioperative Care
- Surgery
Physical setting:
- Outpatient
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Mishawaka, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
