RN-surgery/OR PRN Position Available In Lauderdale, Alabama

Job Description:

RN-surgery/OR PRN at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System -Lawrenceburg summary: As a Registered Nurse in the surgical department, I providecritical care for patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuringcomprehensive assessment and individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities include medication administration, collaborationwith healthcare teams, and patient education, while advocating forpatient rights and wellness. I leverage critical thinking andperform under pressure, adhering to best practices and maintaininga supportive environment for quality patient care.

Description:

03130 RN OR/Surgical Services STRHS-Lawrenceburg JobDescription Report to the Director, the staff RN is a professional care giverwho assumes responsibility and accountability for a group ofpatients for a designated time frame and provides care to thosepatient via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, theenvironment/instrumentation, and other healthcare team members. Ifassigned as charge nurse, will serve as resource for coordinationof activities on the unit. Responsibilities as charge include, butnot limited to, assessment of unit needs, available resources forcurrent and oncoming shift(s) based on patient acuity, volume,individuals and family needs and special clinical procedures orinterventions pending. If the employee holds a current and active license as a RegisteredNurse First Assist in the State of Tennessee, they may asked topractice within the scope and standards of practice as directed bythe department director. Provides direct patient assessment to patients using the nursingprocess in accordance with applicable scope and standards ofpractice.

Reports to:

Director of Surgical Services FLSA:

Non-exempt Grade:

67

EEO:

X 02 Professionals Essential Functions ? Performs plan of care intervention, including medicationadministration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as wellas other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition asappropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living,including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patientcare, including patient transfer, discharge, referral andspiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and providespatient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition,and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being ofthe patient. Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process Plans and implements patient care and teaching based on the totalassessment and the age of the patient. Develop plan of care that is individualized for the patient needsreflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team,the patient, and the family as appropriate. Evaluates and documents the patient response; monitors andrecognizes changes in physiological and psychosocial status; takingappropriate action based on the assessment of the patient. Participates and cooperates in the unit-based Quality Improvementprocess. Supports, maintains, and provides an environment which issupportive of quality patient care based on best practice using aholistic approach to care, and by adhering to effectively usingresources and personnel. Practices, develops, and endorses customer service skills inrelationships with internal and external customers. Serves as patient and family advocate with respect to the patient’sright to privacy, autonomy, and dignity by protectingconfidentiality of information. Formulate individualized teaching and educational plan based onidentified learning need and evaluate the effectiveness of learning including the patient andfamily as appropriate. Enhance professional growth and development through participationin educational programs, current literature, in-service meeting,workshops and shows responsibility for own professional practiceand ongoing education.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements ? Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in astressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 1 week of hire andbefore supporting patients independently. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric AdvancedLife Support (PALS) may be obtained within 6 months of hirefollowing new hire orientation.

Required Skills Licenses:

Current and active Registered Nurse License in the Stateof Tennessee.

Minimum Education Licenses:

Current and active Registered Nurse License in the State ofTennessee is required. Current and active Licensed Registered Nurse First Assist ispreferred.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, surgical services, patient care, healthcare,nursing process, critical thinking, patient education, BLS, ACLS,patient advocacy