Post Surgical Unit RN / Registered Nurse - Coos Bay, OR - $83,000 - $117,000 - Sign-On and Relocation Available

Post surgical Unit

Coos Bay, OR

$83,041 to $117,686

DESCRIPTION

Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Unit PSU

Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

Post Surgical Unit RN Days and Nights Available

Post Surgical refers to after surgery and the Patients come from OR. The patient is transported to the Post Surgical unit if the patient is requiring an overnight stay, and are usually released the next day or the following day.  The type of surgeries that require a stay in Post Surgical are those whom have had Total Joints surgery, Urology surgery or Bariatric Surgery.  Nurse assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include:  physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning. Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.  Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. 

This care may include but not be limited to:

·         Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.

·         Medication administration

·         Skin assessment/wound care

·         Pain management

·         Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.

·         Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.

·         Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.

·         Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.

·         Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.

·         Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record.

·         Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.

·         Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.

·         Other duties as assigned

Special Employee Benefits

·         Health and Wellness Clinic with Nurse Practitioner available to provide care to employee and their family

·         Employee on-site gym

·         Employee engagement activities

·         Child Care Benefits

·         Generous PTO

·         Tuition Assistance

·         Short term and long term disability

·         Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits

·         Life insurance

·         4% match to 401 plan.

·         Employee Assistance Programs

Job Requirements

·         Must possess or be able to obtain a licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon

·         Associates Degree Nursing

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

·         American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required at employment

·         American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or obtain within 6 months of hire

·         PALs

Nurse Practioner, Neuro Critical Care - Boston, MA - $115,000 - $125,000

Nurse Practioner, Neuro Critical Care

Boston, MA

$115,000 - $125,000

Job Description

The licensed and credentialed Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up under the direction of 1 or more physicians on the inpatient service, within the ICU. The NP performs physical examinations and provides medical treatment under the supervision of the attending physician. As an expert professional, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intradepartmental liaison, education, leadership and patient care management across the health care continuum from acute care through discharge.

Position: Nurse Practitioner, Neuro Critical Care

Department: Stroke Service Support

Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

I. Clinical Practice

·        Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients and families according to established collaborative protocols and standards of care.

·        Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies, and equipment.

·        Performs physical examinations and provides preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and appropriate to patient needs.

·        Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.

·        Based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings, arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up.

·        Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record.

·        Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient data with appropriate physicians and other health care professionals.

·        Evaluates outcomes of patient care and makes necessary revisions in care plan.

·        Seeks and provides consultative services as required.

·        Through patient education and counseling, incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice.

·        Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.

·        Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served.

·        Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served present, and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups.

II. Professional Development

·        In collaboration with appropriate physicians, assists in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of nurse practitioner guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols.

·        Demonstrates leadership skills in problem solving with and directing designated personnel in assigned clinical area.

·        Maintains current knowledge of legislation that may affect the health care delivery system and the function of the nurse practitioner in the hospital setting.

·        Serves on nursing and hospital committees when requested and refers appropriate information to various departmental and hospital committees as needed.

·        Identifies own learning needs and assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge and competency in clinical practice area.

·        Educates patients, families, and professionals through the development of educational materials, in-services, formal lectures, and/or publications.

III. Quality Assessment/improvement and Research

·        Consistently participates in the quality assessment/improvement program for the service.

·        Based on quality improvement finding, identifies appropriate follow-up quality improvement projects or research studies.

·        Utilizes quality improvement data and research findings to enhance patient care.

·        Participates in patient care research at a level consistent with educational background and experience.

EDUCATION:

·        Master's degree in nursing required.  Completion of an accredited educational program for nurse practitioners required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

·        Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with authorization by the Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in an expanded role.

·        Registered with the ANCC or other accrediting organization for Nurse Practitioners.

·        Registered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for prescription writing privileges.

·        Current BLS and ACLS Certification.

EXPERIENCE:

·        Prior experience in ICU or critical care setting is required. Previous experience in Neurology is ideal.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·        Expert clinical judgment and ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in an expanded role.

·        Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

·        Full command (verbal and written) of the English language.

·        Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning to provide effective patient and/or family education.

·        Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.

·        Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with the various members of the health care team, patients and families.

·        Computer proficiency inclusive of the ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information required.

·        Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with the practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.