Registered Nurse - Main General Surgery - Full Time - Nights
On-siteCovedale, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct holistic assessments of patients' physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs while identifying safety risks and reporting abnormal data to physicians. Develop and prioritize individualized care plans with measurable goals, collaborate on multidisciplinary interventions, and provide ongoing patient and family education. Implement evidence-based nursing actions, respond to emergency situations with precision, and evaluate care effectiveness against established standards. Document all activities accurately in the electronic medical record and participate in unit-based performance improvement projects and council meetings. Maintain competency through required certifications and professional development activities.
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
- Certification in area of clinical specialty within five years of eligibility
- 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 competence and evidence of continuing professional growth
- 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
- Membership in professional organizations
- Participation in the professional advancement program
- Certification specific to work area of professional practice when eligible
- Participation in chosen professional organizations and conferences
- Participation in development and maintenance of research activities
- Participation in community service activities
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