RN-Registered Nurse- Joint Replacement Unit- PRN
Company: Bon Secours
Location: Mechanicsville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
RN-Registered Nurse- Joint Replacement Unit- PRN Apply Now
Requisition R113498 Market Mechanicsville, VA--> Market
Mechanicsville, Virginia Department Med/Surg Orthopedic Unit -
Memorial Department--> Shift Evenings/Nights Schedule Part-time
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!Memorial Regional
Medical CenterJoint Replacement Unit: Fast paced post-op joint and
orthopedic surgery floor (knee, hip, spine surgeries). Great
collaborative environment working with Surgeons, Physical Therapist
and nursing.Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of
PositionThe Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical functions as a care
provider of a multidisciplinary care team responsible for the
delivery of patient care through using the nursing process of
assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
The RN possesses the basic knowledge of a patient's age and
cultural diversity into the provision of patient care, demonstrates
strong skills related to effective time management and prioritizing
patient care, contributes to the provision of quality nursing care
through performance improvement initiatives, collaborates with
other professional disciplines, and supports the mission of the
ministry to provide physical and psychological support to patients
and families. Essential Job Functions In collaboration with members
of interdisciplinary teams, the RN establishes goals and strategies
for meeting the discharge or continuing care needs with the
patient. The RN performs and documents complete patient
assessments, initiates and maintains current nursing care plans for
all assigned patients, identifies patient learning needs to provide
individualized and comprehensive teaching, administers medications
in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon
Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures, serves as a point of
contact for patients' care coordination throughout the hospital
departments, acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in
ongoing quality improvement in the department, and serves as a
patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative
care, and ethics. Skills Assigns patient care according to the
nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff. Orients,
facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon
quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to
nursing staff and others. Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and
competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance
with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and
BSMH mission. Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's
clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their
supportive resources. Safely and efficiently develops, implements,
and prioritizes plan of care. Application of the nursing process in
patient care delivery. Assesses patient's physical and emotional
responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention
and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly. Assists
patient and family in coping with patient's illness. Collaborates
with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care. Strong
interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Applies
cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for
patients and their support resources. Recognizes own limitations
and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.
Advances personal and professional growth through participation in
educational programs, current literature, in-services, and
workshops. Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own
and delegated actions. Integrates cost-effective measures into
practice and models effective stewardship of available resources.
Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and
difficult circumstances. Protects the safety and privacy of all
persons. Understanding and utilization of office and clinical
technologies.Working ConditionsPeriods of high stress and
fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to physical
altercations and verbal abuseMay be required to use physical
restraintsMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsMay
be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluidsMay be
exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious
materialsMay have periods of constant interruptionsProlonged
periods of working alonePhysical RequirementsLifting/Carrying (0-50
lbs.): 34-66%Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%Push/Pull (0-50
lbs.) 34-66%Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%Stoop/Kneel 0%Crawling
0%Climbing 1-33%Balance 1-33%Bending 34-66%Sitting 34-66%Walking
34-66%Standing 34-66%Additional Physical Requirements/HazardsManual
dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight
of patientsHear alarms/telephone/tape recorderReach above
shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor
VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionUse of Latex
GlovesExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to
moving mechanical partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential
electrical shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to
high pitched noisesGaseous risk exposurePatient
PopulationAdolescents (13-17 years)Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics
(65 years and older)Bon Secoursis an equal opportunity
employer.Well also reward your hard work with:
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