RN - Same Day Surgery

Henry Community Health • New Castle, IN

23h

About The Position

Assesses the status of all patients and implements appropriate nursing care. Administers prescribed medications and treatments following approved nursing procedures. Observes patients, records significant conditions and reactions and notifies supervisor, anesthesiology, or physician of significant incidents. Assesses patient vital signs to detect deviations from normal and determine patient progress. Cross-trained to assist in Ambulatory Care, OR, or PACU whenever necessary. Participates in call rotation.

Requirements

• Work requires a basic knowledge of pathophysiology, the nursing process, nursing interventions, pharmacology, methods utilized for delivering nursing care and the management of patients and personnel.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current Indiana RN licensure required.
• Work requires a working knowledge of nursing techniques and intervention skills which are normally acquired after six months of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous surgery nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the status of all patients and implements appropriate nursing care.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments following approved nursing procedures.
• Observes patients, records significant conditions and reactions and notifies supervisor, anesthesiology, or physician of significant incidents.
• Assesses patient vital signs to detect deviations from normal and determine patient progress.
• Cross-trained to assist in Ambulatory Care, OR, or PACU whenever necessary.
• Participates in call rotation.

Benefits

• Continuing education scholarships
• Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year
• Employer funded pension
• flexible scheduling
• competitive compensation
• bonuses and discounts for you and your family
• health, vision and dental insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees