Role and Responsibilities
The nurse will perform routine technical nursing duties and assist with the other related duties involved in providing patient care in a surgical setting. Interviews patients or relatives to obtain appropriate health history.
- Maintains records and prepares oral reports
- Contributes to the attainment of the goals of the unit by using contacts with individuals and community relationships to contribute to the better understanding of health services
- Prepares, administers, and records medications as agency policy requires
- Monitors vital signs
- Assembles materials and equipment in preparations for clinical sessions and maintains adequate supplies
- Cleans and maintains clinical equipment and disposes of used supplies correctly
- Administers medication according to agency policy
- Perform patient triage
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Minimum of two or more years of experience preferred.
- Registered nurse with current state license
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of and the ability to perform nursing procedures for which the vocational nursing course has provided the necessary degree of skill and judgment; performance shall be limited to those acts for which he or she has been prepared
- Knowledge of accepted procedures for disposing of used supplies
- Ability to observe the general physical condition of patient to detect signs of abnormalities
- Ability to record operations completely, accurately, legibly and concisely
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
- Ability to exercise tact, initiative and good judgment in dealing with people
- Ability to accept supervision
- Ability to multitasks and prioritize work
- Experience preferred with IV’s and intravenous medications
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Core Benefits & Wellness
- Medical (including Virtual Care), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial Well-being
- 401(k) Plan w/Company Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP health plans
Life Insurance
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Spouse and Child Life Insurance
Time Off, Disability and Leave of Absence
- Paid Vacation (starting at 10 days per year) and 6 Annual Paid Holidays
- Employer Sponsored Short Term Disability (Maternity Leave, Medical Leave, Bereavement Time)
- Long Term Disability Plan