Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Night

Job description

2 East – Surgical – Registered Nurse The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for implementing, directing and coordinating the care of patients through the use of the nursing process: assessment, planning implementation and evaluation. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit. - 2 East – 30 bed unit; primary focus – surgical, including all orthopedics urology and bariatric. - Individualized orientation program with knowledgeable preceptors focusses on clinical skill development and enhancement of professional role within the Med-Surg environment. - Full time (72 hours biweekly) - Shift: 12 hour Night - Every third weekend - Eligible for shift and weekend differential Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Job Class Specifics: 1. Demonstrates safe medication practice. 2. Maintains a professional image that reflects the employee’s role in health care, with confidence and a positive impression. 3. Completes chart check to ensure no missed orders. 4. Accurately transcribes physician’s orders. 5. Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills. 6. Demonstrates ability to asse...