- Type of patients on the unit: MedSurg focus is on post surgical patients ie orthopedics and general surgery and focuses on neuro populations. EPIC experience is a bonus
SHIFT:DAYS 7AM – 7PM
START: ASAP
REQUIREDLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS certification from AHA required
- RN License in state of employment or compact
Weekend Requirement
Scheduling based on need but weekends could be required
On Call Requirement
No call
Floating Requirement / Locations
Floating is a potential
Nurse / Patient Ratio
5:1-6:1 depending on staffing
Summary:
ThecompetentNurse,inthesameorsimilarclinicalsetting,practicesindependentlyanddemonstratesanawarenessofallrelevantaspectsofasituation.Providesroutineandcomplexcare,withtheabilitytoonlong-rangegoalsorplans.Continuestodeveloptheabilitytocopewithandmanagecontingenciesofclinicalnursing.Makesappropriateassignmentsanddelegatestoothercareprovidersasameanstohelpmanagetheclinicalsituation.
Responsibilities:
- MeetsexpectationsoftheapplicableOneCHRISTUSCompetencies:LeaderofSelf,LeaderofOthers,orLeaderofLeaders.
- ConsistentwiththeANAProductandStandardsofPractice,providesnursingcareutilizingthenursingprocess,includingassessment,diagnosis,planning,interventionandevaluationforassignedpatients.
- Addressesincreasinglycomplexpsychological,emotional,cultural,andsocialneedsofpatientandfamiliesinaccordancewiththeirlevelofpractice.
- Usingtheappropriateprotocol,administersmedicationsandtreatments;monitorsforside-effectsandeffectivenessofthetreatmentprescribed.
- Documentspatienthistory,symptoms,medication,andcaregiven.
- Assesslearningneedsandprovideseducationtopatients,familymembersand/orcaregivers;identifyissuesandresources.
JobRequirements:
Education/Skills
- BachelorofScienceDegreeinNursing,preferred
Experience
- 1yearofexperienceintherelatednursingspecialtypreferred
Licenses,Registrations,orCertifications
- BLSrequired
- RNLicenseinstateofemploymentorcompact
WorkSchedule:
7AM-7PM
WorkType:
FullTime