Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Care Unit

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Department: Orthopedic Care Unit

Shift/Schedule: Full Time (36 hrs/wk), Night Shift

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. The RN's primary job function is to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Supports each strategic value by providing excellent care to those we serve. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required

Licensure:

• Licensed to practice as an RN in Ohio required
• BLS within 90 days of hire required
• ACLS within 1 year of hire required

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1.Completes nursing assessment of patients and documents appropriately on patient record.

2.Develops, evaluates and updates the plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.

3.Communicates and collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care.

4.Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning process.

5.Implements, delegates, and coordinates patient care.

6.Facilitates patient/family teaching as appropriate.

7.Participates in hourly rounding and bedside shift report.

8.Answers call lights and responds to patient needs.

9.Performs total patient care.

10. Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy.

11. Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU's

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

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