Registered Nurse - Main General Surgery - Full Time - Nights
On-siteMason, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for Main General Surgery units using The Christ Hospital Professional Practice Model. Perform holistic physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessments while recognizing abnormal data and reporting changes to physicians. Implement evidence-based interventions, delegate tasks appropriately, and respond to emergency situations with controlled precision. Document nursing processes accurately in the electronic medical record and provide ongoing patient and family education. Lead by motivating peers, mentoring staff, and participating in unit-based performance improvement projects and council activities. Maintain competency through required BLS certification and annual education, adhering to Ohio Nurse Practice Act standards and hospital policies.
Required Qualifications
- Current licensure to practice nursing in Ohio
- BSN within 5 years of the date of hire (for nurses hired after January 2010)
- BLS certification prior to patient contact
- ACLS certification within 6 months of hire in step-down and ICU areas
- Ability to accept and implement change
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse setting
- Ability to effectively communicate with peers
- Utilization of appropriate channels of communication
- Maintenance of absolute confidentiality
- Demonstration of continuing professional growth
- Competence in age and culturally specific patient care and education
- 75% participation in staff meetings
- 75% participation in council meetings
- Participation in unit based activities/initiatives for performance improvement, evidence based projects, and research as needed
- Participation in council activities and task forces to improve competencies of self, co-workers, and staff members related to patient care
- Participation in self and peer review activities
- Acting as a resource, educator and preceptor for multidisciplinary team members, staff and nursing students
- Maintenance of competency in POC (point of care) testing for unit specific nursing practice
- 100% on-time completion and attendance for annual education day
Desired Qualifications
- MSN or DNP (supersede the requirement for the BSN)
- Certification specific to work area of professional practice when eligible
- Membership in professional organizations
- Participation in the professional advancement program
- Participation in chosen professional organizations and conferences
- Participation in development and maintenance of research activities
- Participation in community service activities
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