Surgical nurse Empleos en Concord ca

MS RN Needed for Medical Surgical / Orthopedics Department :

Shift : 3 / 12s - 1900-0730

Certification Requirements : BLS

Weekend Requirements : every other week

Any On Call? No

Job Duties :

Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies / procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for :

• The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost-effective patient care from admission to discharge;
• Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures;
• Responding to medical and environmental emergencies

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES :

o Plans / coordinates delivery of care to maximize efficient care delivery ensuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and maintaining a safe environment

o Sets priorities for and provides patient care in routine and complex situations

o Serves as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative approach to patient care

o Coordinates involvement of patient, physician, family and other health team members to manage patient care, hospital resources and services to achieve optimal level of patient care

o Sets priorities, initiates and directs emergency interventions in a calm, efficient and competent manner

o Administers treatments, medications and performs nursing skills in a timely manner

o Maintains current knowledge of patient care status and monitors patient's perception of care through clinical rounds

o Assures physicians are informed of significant changes in patient's condition

o Analyzes, inputs and integrates the patient acuity levels in accurate and timely manner

o Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively interact with patient population served

Assessment

o Completes nursing assessment (coordinates completion of other required screening assessments) within 24 hours of admission

o Ensures nursing process is carried out on an individualized goal-directed basis to meet all patient needs including patient assessment (including pain, age-appropriate factors), patient care plans, patient / family education, discharge planning, disease prevention and restorative measures

o Observes patient's physical condition and behavior, interprets information and ensures patient's acuity levels are identified / documented

o Identifies, observes and monitors patients at risk for untoward events and implements precautions / activities to reduce the risk and avoid events

o Modifies the plan, as appropriate, in collaboration with patient / family, physician and other disciplines

Planing

o Develops / implements plan of care and timely interventions based on patient / family interview, observation, chart review and consultation with other health team members

o Documents / communicates patient assessment, plan of care, outcomes and other pertinent information with other health team members

o Modifies plan, communicates and initiates follow-up activities as appropriate

Education / Teaching

Delegation / coordination / supervision of team

o Clarifies role responsibilities and expectations; provides clinical performance coaching and counseling as needed

o Directs, oversees and evaluates the care delegated to other patient care team members

o Facilitates conflict resolution and follow-up with patients, families, physicians, team members and other disciplines

o Collaborates with physicians and other disciplines to manage patient care, hospital resources and services

o Functions as a team member and assumes delegated responsibilities that contribute to team, unit, department and hospital objectives

o Provides clinical input to management as needed

o Participates in clinical staff performance evaluations

o Assists with department orientation and continuing education of staff

Patient Advocacy

Role Model

Professional development

Other Functions & Duties

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

Demonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care procedures

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Ability to :