Perm - RN - Med Surg (Days)

The professional nurse providing care to medical/surgical patients utilizing all components of the nursing process (assesses, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates) in the plan of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Including but not limited to):

• Exhibits courteous and cooperative behavior towards patients, families, visitors, volunteers, students, peers, and providers.
• Anticipates service needs and proactively resolves issues.
• Consistently holds self and others accountable for meeting patient/customer service standards. Practices service recovery skills.
• Works openly and collaboratively both inside and outside the department; promotes performance improvement.
• Follows through on statements and actions in a timely manner.
• Strives for excellence in all endeavors.
• Encourages discussion and consensus building.
• Recognizes and adapts to different view points and opinions; values diversity.
• Uses indoor voice. Avoids interrupting others.
• Champions change and exhibits flexibility and adaptability.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions, behaviors and decisions.
• Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively.
• Reports to work promptly at the beginning of the work shift and prepares to begin work.
• Returns to work promptly from lunch and breaks.
• Completes work assignment and departs timey in compliance with Absenteeism and Tardiness policy.
• Is viewed as a resource in the department when dealing with issues of systems and resources and accomplishing tasks in the most efficient and effective ways.
• Provides professional nursing care to patients utilizing all components of the nursing process (assesses, develops, plans, implements and evaluates) in the plan of care.
• Administers medication, intravenous fluids and treatments, monitors physical parameters according to standards.
• Participates in medication reconciliation.
• Maintains accurate, real time documentation using computerized methods.
• Assists physicians and other personnel with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Uses equipment according to guidelines.
• Provides constant observation of patients physical and emotional environment.
• Recognizes those observations which require immediate nursing intervention and acts accordingly.
• Assesses the patient for risk or potential of neglect or abuse. Makes referrals as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide effective pain assessment, prevention and management.
• Maintains appropriate competencies for the RN role including, but not limited to: Blood administration, blood warmer, WBG monitoring, Hypothermia blanket, Cathflo, Zoll defibrillator/monitor, Kangaroo pump, restraints and Pediatric datascope.
• Institutes preventive nursing measures upon the early recognition of impending complications.
• Responds appropriately to all emergency situations.
• Participates in patient and family education and in the discharge planning process.
• Adheres to requirements concerning patient rights, confidentiality, privacy and legal issues.
• Communicates pertinent data/problems to physician, supervisor and other health personnel.
• Performs technical skills as outlined in nursing standards, including administration of medications, intravenous fluids, treatments and monitoring of physical parameters.
• Interacts appropriately with medical staff, allied health personnel, outside agencies, visitors and their families.
• Completes departmental forms according to established guidelines.
• Provides effective hand off communication, ensuring patient care continuity. Performs hourly rounding on patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment with particular attention to standard precautions.
• Familiar with computer applications. Demonstrates technical aptitude and willingly learns software applications.

Sign On Bonus/Relocation/Student Loan Repayment Information:
New Grad (less than one year experience) 5,000 sign on bonus
Nurse with one year or more experience 15,000 sign on bonus
Relocation - 7,500 if candidate lives 50 miles or more away
Relocation (out of state) 12,500
Student Loan Repayment: Discussed at time of offer

Some Employee Benefits!

• Full Time Medical Benefits
• Health Savings Care Plan Available
• Dental Available
• Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance (Short and Long-Term Disability)

Time from Interview to Offer: Approximately 2-3 weeks

Night shift is staffed with 3 RNs and 1 LNA. RN will supervise LPN, LNA, Unit Coordinator

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Weeks Medical Centers compassionate staff is committed to providing high quality and efficient health care services to ensure the well-being of our patients, families, and communities.