RN - OR

Profession: RN

Specialty: Clinical Nursing

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: AM

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: 4 years of experience required, orthopedic experience required, Epic experience preferred

License: RN License

Certifications: BLS Certification

Must-Have:

4 years of experience
Orthopedic experience required
Epic experience preferred

Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional responsible for coordinating patient care delivery by the healthcare team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses patients and identifies nursing diagnoses based on their responses to health problems. The RN develops and implements an individualized plan of care and evaluates the patient's response. Promotes safe passage for patients by using knowledge of their needs to assist them through the healthcare encounter. Delegates interventions to healthcare personnel based on each patient's condition and the competencies of the employee.

The RN role covers hospital inpatient and outpatient departments that require 24/7 staffing. Examples include GI Lab, Pain Management, Dialysis, Infusion Centers, and IV Services.

Essential Functions: Clinical Judgment: Conducts accurate clinical assessments according to practice standards. Identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates the nursing plan of care. Modifies plans to meet clinical outcomes.

Clinical Inquiry: Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Supports evidence-based practice changes through research utilization. Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Caring Practices: Creates a compassionate, supportive, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients and families. Develops therapeutic relationships with patients and families while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Manages both emotional and physical pain to promote comfort and healing.

Response to Diversity: Recognizes and incorporates patients' and families' unique differences into individualized care plans. Advocacy and Moral Agency: Preserves and protects patient confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights. Creates individualized plans that reflect patient and family values and goals. Identifies and helps resolve ethical and clinical concerns.

Facilitation of Learning: Facilitates learning for patients and families and community members. Integrates appropriate education throughout care to help participants make informed decisions about health and treatments. Assesses and documents learning needs and outcomes.

Collaboration: Works collaboratively and interdependently with colleagues to develop and implement plans of care. Delegates tasks to appropriate staff and ensures timely follow-up.

Systems Thinking: Uses strategies and resources for problem-solving for patients and staff. Recognizes limited resources and considers safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in planning care.

Professionalism: Participates in shared governance and decision-making processes. Identifies personal goals and commits to ongoing professional growth. Contributes to the development of peers and demonstrates commitment to community service.

Key Success Factors: Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures. Understanding of laws, rules, and regulations; standards of certifying and accrediting bodies. Knowledge of medical terminology; principles of health promotion and disease prevention. Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to observe and communicate changes in patients' medical conditions. Ability to provide patient-centered care to all patients through nursing standards. Competent in general computer skills including Microsoft Office and electronic medical documentation.

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