Job detail

Graduate Nurse, Post Surgical Unit, (Full-Time)

Surgery Partners, Inc

#Registered Nurse #BLS #ACLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Patient Rights #Clinical Assessment #Medical/Surgical Nursing #Nursing Diagnosis

Quick overview

The Graduate Nurse provides continuity of care and performs systematic patient assessments under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include formulating care plans, implementing nursing processes, and managing emergency patient situations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Graduate Nurse temporary permit and obtain RN licensure within six months of hire. BLS certification is required, and ACLS must be obtained within six months of employment.

professional certificatePatient AdvocacyCare PlanningPatient AssessmentProblem ResolutionCollaborationEmergency ResponseClinical DocumentationPharmaceutical KnowledgePain AssessmentMedical/Surgical Nursing

Job description

General summary of duties

As a Graduate Nurse (GN) strict adherence to all state applicable rules and regulations must be followed. The GN must practice only under appropriate direction and supervision of a State Registered Nurse. Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, act as patient advocate, providing continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs through collaboration with other members of the healthcare team and supporting the philosophy, objectives and goals of the facility. Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, responsible for assessing the needs of individual patients including but not limited to adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

Graduate Nurse (Temporary Permit) from the State
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the current working state with 6 months of hire
BLS required
ACLS required within 6 months of date of hire

Essential functions

Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status
Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes
Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, implements care in a knowledgeable, skilled and consistent manner in reaching the desired patient outcomes through nursing processes
Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available center resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies
Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events
Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of medical/surgical patient care, pain assessment and actions of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents, laboratory values, safety and legal issues and all emergency equipment
Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making
Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, performs documentation duties on the floor and in the patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise
Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, works as part of a team in delivering patient care
Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, attends all mandatory in services and participates in staff meetings
Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, remains flexible, adaptive and able to accept and implement new ideas and approaches.
Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, treats all patients equally adopting the Patient Rights policy
Under the direction of the RN Manager or Staff RN, reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner
Willingness to assist with other duties when asked
Other duties as assigned

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust
The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular
The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per

Work environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.