RN Neuro​/Ortho

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This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes.

The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the novice level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.

This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Experience:

• Less than 12 months of experience as a registered nurse.

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate safety and continuity of care using methods such as documentation, handoff tools/processes, etc.
• Demonstrate ability to create plan of care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Recognize patient safety concerns through appropriate resources.
• Provide education based on unique learning needs of patient.
• Incorporate patient individuality & mutuality data in delivery of care.
• Perform an adequate patient assessment and documentation.
• Demonstrate teach‑back method to evaluate effectiveness of education.
• Utilize Evidence‑Based Practice (EBP) in nursing care.
• Participate in organizational patient‑centered care model.
• Document problems and issues in the plan of care.
• Demonstrate growth in ability to care for more complex patients utilizing consultation with experienced colleagues.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through self‑reflection and inquiry for learning and personal growth.
• Retain accountability for delegated nursing care.
• Recognize scope of practice for all interprofessional team members.
• Participate in holistic, culturally sensitive data collection.
• Assess the impact of family dynamics on healthcare consumer health and wellness.
• Integrate the ANA's code of ethics to guide nursing practice.
• Identify discriminatory health care practices in culturally diverse populations.
• Individualize care based on beliefs, barriers, and readiness to learn of patients.

• Minimize manual lifting of patients and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds; use lift equipment or other patient handling aids as indicated.
• Heavy/Hard work:
  Strength and stamina required for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
• Visual acuity within normal range.
• Hearing within normal range required for assessment of breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.

• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased, water immersion, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

• Possesses interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Uses competent…