• Reports to the Nurse Manager and works with patients, families, physicians, and other nursing employees.
• Provides leadership and direction in accordance with the organizational and departmental goals and objectives.
• Provides for professional growth and development through training programs and continuing education.
• Prepares and documents the required records and reports in the EMR, charge system, pathology slips, etc.
• Demonstrates the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the delivery of nursing care to provide safe, effective, quality patient outcomes.
• Assesses physical, psychological and sound dimensions of patients. Applies knowledge of illness, and injuries. Discusses and uses available resources in the assessment process.
• Develops a plan of care and updates plan of care as necessary, based on continuing assessments of the patient in the EMR
• Implements medical and technical affects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established policies and procedures. Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of the patient.
• Collaborates with other departments to provide coordinated patient centered care.
• Respects the dignity and confidentiality of the patient, serving as an advocate as necessary, and providing a safe and secure environment for the patient cognizant of the Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Directs and guides patient education, assessing patient needs, planning with the patient, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of the education.
• Directs and guides activities of ancillary personnel.
• Demonstrates environmental concerns and knowledge of Infection Control, including adherence to Standard Precautions; Code Blue, Code Red, Code Pink, Code Orange, Manpower; Mechanical or natural disaster.
• Performs High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization procedures according to both the manufacturer’s instructions and evidence-based guidelines.
• Demonstrates a customer service approach in care and interactions with others. Participates in growth and self-development activities.
• Performs within limits of State Nurses Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, hospital guidelines and procedure.
• Communicates in a clear and articulate manner with colleagues, management, clients and staff.
• Supports appropriate quality improvement programs and assesses/improves department performance.
• Supports the policies and procedures of the organization and the standards of the Joint Commission as required for full accreditation.
• Considers age-related factors in care, treatment, education, and evaluation of patients ranging from neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Applies knowledge of age related factors appropriately in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies and procedures.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Three to five years of O.R. experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• PALS and Neonatal certifications (within the first 6 months of employment) — Training provided

Welia Health is an equal-opportunity employer.