RN, Orthopaedics

Hughston Clinic; Phenix City (AL, GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic in Phenix City, AL is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care on the unit during shifts. The RN will promote teamwork, coordinate with physicians and the health-care team, and ensure quality outcomes through diligent documentation and priorities in care.

Applicants must hold an Alabama or multi-state RN license and current BLS. Strong communication, interpersonal skills and critical thinking are essential for effective patient advocacy

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Alabama or multi-state) or ability to obtain.
• BLS certification is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with solid critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
• Assess patient needs with sound judgment and chart timely, comprehensive data.
• Develop care plans with measurable outcomes and family involvement.
• Recognize crises and intervene quickly with documented actions.
• Collaborate with physicians and health-care team to achieve outcomes and continuity of care.
• Delegate work appropriately, supervise staff, and provide direct patient care as needed.
• Assist with orientation and education of students and new employees; 6+ months RN experience may train others.
• Maintain current competencies and participate in annual performance evaluations.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

RN licensure

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care for the assigned patients on the unit during a shift. The RN is responsible for meeting the Standards of Practice, which includes managing all assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment on the unit, and for the promoting collaboration with all members of the health care team. The individual demonstrates personal and professional responsibility, participates in creating an atmosphere of teamwork and coordination.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Registered Nurse will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• The Registered Nurse accurately assesses the needs of assigned patients using sound judgment and critical thinking and charts reflect timely comprehensive and systematic patient assessment.
• Plans of care and documentation reflect specific and measurable outcomes, education and family involvement in the case.
• Recognizes crisis situations and intervenes quickly. Interventions and responses are accurately documented.
• The Registered Nurse will demonstrate professional responsibility and accountability in collaborating with physicians and other members of the health care team to establish and achieve desired patient outcomes and promote continuity of care.
• He/she delegates work to other team members as appropriate; evaluates team and provides direct care.
• Assists with unit orientation and continuing education of students and employees, RN’s with at least 6 months experience may train and precept new employees.
• Demonstrates responsibility for maintaining current personal and mandatory competencies and annual performance evaluations, such as: attends all required programs. Meets ABN CEU requirements annually. Prepares for annual performance evaluation conference through submission of completed skills lists, education attendance documents, and self evaluation for to unit manager the month prior to evaluation date.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Preferred:

• 1 year nursing experience preferred.

Education:

Required:

• Basic education necessary for Registered Nurse licensure.

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Alabama or Multi-State Nursing License required or the ability to obtain licensure.
• BLS required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, excellent critical thinking and customer service.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.