RN Surgery

Looking for Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery in Devils Lake, ND

Job Type: 13 weeks full time contract

Shift: Monday – Friday Days 6-230 plus 1 in 4 call

Guaranteed Hours per week: 36

No Overtime

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• RN Surgery performs daily rounds on all patients assuring quality customer service by coordinating and taking action on any requirements not met.
• Develops a plan of care based on assessment that reflects the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental and rehabilitative needs based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs.
• RN Surgery assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.
• RN Surgery assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
• RN Surgery reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate multidisciplinary team member and records those observations accurately and concisely. Ensures that intervention or referrals are made promptly. Completes and submits all incident reports (patient, visitor, staff) prior to the completion of each shift.
• Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes educational opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.
• As early as possible, begins discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding. Evaluates and documents according to standard operating procedure.
• Assigns or delegates, within the scope of practice, education and experience, the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS NEEDED:

• Colonoscopy
• C-Sections
• Cataracts

CERTIFICATION:

• Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of start date

NOTES:

• Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) license accepted.
• Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.

Thanks

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: $60.00 - $62.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Experience:

• Surgery: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Devils Lake, ND 58301 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60 - $62