Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Acute Care – Ortho Surgical, providing high-quality, safe, patient-centered care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
- Perform nursing processes (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) using evidence-based practice and critical thinking.
- Deliver relationship-based, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual patient needs.
- Partner with patients and families through effective communication and patient education, ensuring their goals guide care plans.
- Coordinate safe, quality care through interdisciplinary collaboration and timely documentation.
- Support performance improvement initiatives, research, and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.
- Mentor and serve as a preceptor for other nurses and healthcare staff.
- Participate in protocol development, data collection, and resource management to improve care delivery.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associates or Diploma in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred).
- Current RN license (single state or multi-state compact).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
- Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, time management, and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in technology and clinical documentation.
Additional Information: The role emphasizes professional development, compliance with healthcare standards, and participation in performance improvement activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes and a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.