Staff Nurse PRN Level 2 - Day Surgery

Description

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Summary:

• The Registered Nurse (RN) operates as a key member of the health care team using the nursing process, clinical skills and leadership to direct, provide and evaluate age/population specific patient care according to the department’s scope of service. Analyze patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patients’ condition:
   • Collects patient data.
   • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to assist in determining the plan of care.
   • Identifies expected outcomes.
   • Implements and modifies interventions identified in the patient plan of care.
   • Evaluates the patient’s progress toward outcomes and modifies treatment plans as indicated by patient response and condition.
   • Prepares patients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments.
   • Accurately prepares and administers medications according to policies and procedures.
2. Documents nursing process in nursing assessment, nursing care plan (NCP), and nurses notes as outlined in policy and procedure.
   • Diagnosis is valid for patient; interventions are appropriate and outcomes evaluated.
   • Changes in the plan of care are made as the patient progresses.
3. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of their nursing practice.
   • Identifies practices to improve job or department performance.
   • Monitors job and department activities.
   • Participates in department CQI by using the results to initiate changes in practice and system.
4. Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.
   • Participates in ongoing educational activities; seeks experiences to maintain skills.
   • Consistently seeks educational tools to broaden knowledge base of various age groups, diseases, and best practices.
   • Completes mandatory training each year, plus additional 16 minimal hours for staff development.
   • Remains up‑to‑date on new equipment, policies, and procedures.
5. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others.
   • Shares knowledge with colleagues and provides constructive feedback.
   • Directs and supervises less skilled nursing or health care personnel; may act as a charge nurse or preceptor after workshop.
   • Adheres to unit specific standards of patient interaction and customer service.
   • Works as a preceptor for new staff and students, holding staff accountable for results and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
6. Makes decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients in an ethical manner.
   • Maintains confidentiality; acts as a patient advocate.
   • Delivers care in a non‑judgmental and non‑discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
7. Collaborates with patient, significant others and health care providers in providing care.
   • Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
   • Makes referrals for continuity of care.
   • Educates patients, families and other groups on health education, disease prevention, and health improvement programs.
8. Uses research findings in their practice.
   • Uses interventions substantiated by research.
   • Participates in research as appropriate to the nurse’s position.
   • Implements findings from departmental and performance improvement activities into daily tasks.
9. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering patient care.
   • Evaluates factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost when multiple practice options would result in the same outcomes.
   • Assists patients in identifying and securing appropriate services to address health‑related needs.
   • Adheres to standard precautions; demonstrates awareness of safety precautions and uses appropriate PPE and safe‑patient‑handling equipment.

Other Information

• EDUCATION
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• EXPERIENCE
  • None required for new graduates. Specialty areas require 1–2 years of experience or related clinical experience.
• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
  • Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina; BCLS certification; additional specialty certifications as required.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Day Surgery

Work Type: Per Diem

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.