RN - Med/Surg Ortho

Duties:

• Performs independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted practice standards as defined by the state Board of Nursing.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care.
• Evaluates health status through the ongoing collection and assessment of health data.
• Performs health teaching and health counseling.
• Provides therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well-being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to, supervision of, or teaching of others.
• Executes delegated medical functions.
• Refers patients as needed for further evaluation or treatment.
• Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans.
• Documents in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Uses resources as needed.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of client Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• May be required to float to other departments (within Product of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Required Education:

• ASN - Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's degree of Nursing is preferred.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required.
• BLS - American Heart Association.
• (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.)

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Certification as appropriate for unit or service is preferred.

Required Skills & Experience:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.

Schedule:

• 12hr Days - 12 Week contract.