Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN Surgical Specialty
Specialty: Surgical/Transplant
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 Days
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year of acute care surgical floor experience
License: Current RN License from state nursing board or multi-state compact RN License
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association
Must-Have:
Experience in a med/surg unit.
Knowledge of nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Capability to respond effectively to diverse patient needs.
Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.
Notes all changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
Assists physicians in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients.
Observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
Administers medication as prescribed.
Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
Delivers patient care competently.
Interacts with patients and their families to share care plans during hospitalization and at discharge.
Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.
Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Delegates tasks to support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Transplant experience preferred.
Care for post-surgical transplant patients.
Close monitoring for infection, rejection, and timely medication delivery required.
Experience as a preceptor or charge nurse preferred.