Registered Nurse—Surgery with Rotating On-Call

POSITION SUMMARY

The RN strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act and BBGH policies. The RN ensures practice is in accordance with competency required for their area of practice. The position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self (or others who are under her/his direction). This is done, in part, through participation in performance improvement initiatives. The RN provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. In managing patient care, the RN will take a leadership role, coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes.

Patient-centered care coordination is a core professional standard and competency for all registered nursing practice. Based on a partnership guided by the healthcare consumer's and family's needs and preferences, the registered nurse is integral to patient care quality, satisfaction, and the effective and efficient use of health care resources. Registered nurses are qualified and educated for the role of care coordination, especially with high risk and vulnerable populations (ANA Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements, 11/2010).

The RN has a responsibility to act as an educator to their peers, patients, and their families. All aspects of the RN's performance support service excellence and a healing environment. The RN identifies and communicates needed unit resources or equipment to be included in budgets.

Essential Functions

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of care for patients within the scope of practice.

• Provides education to patients according to their needs.

• Transcribes, utilizes and implements protocols and physician orders.

• Coordinates healthcare team and delegates appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: Graduate from an approved Registered Nursing Program

Patient Populations Served

Provides nursing care to patients throughout the lifespan.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

License/Certifications:

Required: Nebraska RN license

BLS for healthcare workers

ACLS — TNCC — PALS or ENPC and NRP

A 30-day notice is required when an employee resigns a position.

Box Butte General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Post-offer/pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.