RN-Surgery/OR Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

Description:

03130 RN OR/Surgical Services STRHS-LawrenceburgJob Description Report to the Director, the staff RN is aprofessional care giver who assumes responsibility andaccountability for a group of patients for a designated time frameand provides care to those patient via therapeutic use of self, thenursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and otherhealthcare team members. If assigned as charge nurse, will serve asresource for coordination of activities on the unit.

Responsibilities as charge include, but not limited to, assessmentof unit needs, available resources for current and oncomingshift(s) based on patient acuity, volume, individuals and familyneeds and special clinical procedures or interventions pending. Ifthe 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 topatients using the nursing process in accordance with applicablescope and standards of practice.

Reports to:

Director of SurgicalServices FLSA:

Non-exempt Grade:

67

EEO:

X 02 ProfessionalsEssential Functions ? Performs plan of care intervention, includingmedication administration, specimen collection, clinicaltreatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documentspatient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patientcondition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, andfamily. Assists patients with performing activities of dailyliving, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinatepatient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral andspiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs ofpatient and/or family and provides patient/family educationappropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works asan advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of thepatient. Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursingprocess Plans and implements patient care and teaching based on thetotal assessment and the age of the patient. Develop plan of carethat is individualized for the patient needs reflectingcollaboration with other members of the healthcare team, thepatient, and the family as appropriate. Evaluates and documents thepatient response; monitors and recognizes changes in physiologicaland psychosocial status; taking appropriate action based on theassessment of the patient. Participates and cooperates in theunit-based Quality Improvement process. Supports, maintains, andprovides an environment which is supportive of quality patient carebased on best practice using a holistic approach to care, and byadhering to effectively using resources and personnel. Practices,develops, and endorses customer service skills in relationshipswith internal and external customers. Serves as patient and familyadvocate with respect to the patient’s right to privacy, autonomy,and dignity by protecting confidentiality of information. Formulateindividualized teaching and educational plan based on identifiedlearning need and evaluate the effectiveness of learning includingthe patient and family as appropriate. Enhance professional growthand development through participation in educational programs,current literature, in-service meeting, workshops and showsresponsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements ? Required Skills Requirescritical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to workwith minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressfulenvironment and take appropriate action.

Required SkillsCertifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 1 week of hire andbefore supporting patients independently. Advanced CardiovascularLife Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may beobtained within 6 months of hire following new hire orientation.

Required Skills Licenses:

Current and active Registered NurseLicense in the State of Tennessee.

Minimum Education Licenses:

Current and active Registered Nurse License in the State ofTennessee is required. Current and active Licensed Registered NurseFirst Assist is preferred.