RN - OR/Surgery (Northeast)

Company: Providence Health
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Providence HealthFounded as Providence Hospitals in 1938--by theSisters of Charity of St. Augustine, Providence's two free standingfull-service hospitals and numerous satellite practices maintain a truedevotion to advanced clinical expertise and unmatched compassion. On February2, 2016, Providence became part of the LifePoint Health network, and shortlythereafter, changed its name to Providence Health to better represent the fullcomplement of its services. Driven by quality, compassion, and Christ, Providence treats thewhole person- body, mind, and spirit.Providence Health is currently looking for an experiencedRN for our Surgery Unit at our Northeast Campus. This nurse will be responsiblefor assisting with cases involving ENT, Neuro, Ortho, URO and general surgery.Essential Functions* Assesses patient's status within identified functionalhealth patterns, ie management of health, growth and development, oxygenation,activity, etc.* Assesses family status as it impacts the patient.* Identifies, based on assessment data, appropriate nursingdiagnosis or collaborative problems which can be addressed through nursinginterventions. Makes nursing judgments based on findings.* Identifies learning needs through assessment of patientknowledge. Plans and coordinates teaching methods and content to achievedesired outcomes.* Plans care collaboratively with family/patient,physicians and other health care team members. Prioritizes and delegates tohealth care team appropriately.* Initiates an individualized nursing care plan andevaluates variances to expected course.* Interprets clinical findings and correlates withpatient's condition. Identifies patient/family responses to treatment andcontinually evaluates effectiveness of care.* Revises the care plan based on evaluation ofeffectiveness in achieving outcomes.* Coordinates and assures completion of care as ordered byphysicians and as planned in the nursing care plan.* Assumes responsibility/accountability for the plan ofcare.* Consults with physicians regularly regarding patientprogress. Collaborates with the medical staff regarding appropriateness ofdaily and routine orders based on change in the patient's status.* Facilitates the smooth transition of care when a patientis transferred to another unit/facility.* Is knowledgeable of patient's status during entire lengthof stay on the patient care unit/or service line.* Demonstrates responsibility for achievement of identifiedpatient outcomes.* Demonstrates competence to provide developmentallyappropriate care/treatment for the patient populations admitted to the patientcare unit/service line.* Demonstrates clinical skills necessary to support andassist attending and consulting physicians* Demonstrates knowledge of events, activities and changesin policies and procedures affecting practice* Ensures that care is delivered to assigned patients inaccordance with medical orders and nursing standards and is documented inclinical records and on plans of care.Job Requirements:Minimum Experience1 year of experience required. Prior experience in aSurgery/OR setting preferred.EducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursing. AssociateDegree in Nursing Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferredLicensure/CertificationCurrent license as a Registered Nurse from S.C.Current BLS upon hire with American Heart Association.ACLS/PALS required within 90 days of hire or unittransfer.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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