RN | PSU - FT Nights

Bay Area Hospital; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post Surgical Unit (PSU) to provide holistic post-operative care for orthopedic, bariatric, urologic, and general surgical patients. You will assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requires Oregon RN license and BLS. Experience in acute care and orthopedic/bariatric cases preferred. Strong teaching and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Oregon RN license required.
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Orthopedic and/or bariatric surgery experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care for post-operative patients (ortho, bariatric, urologic or general surgery).
• Assess physical, psychosocial, learning needs and discharge planning requirements.
• Establish nursing diagnoses with the interdisciplinary team and plan care.
• Implement individualized care including ADLs, meds, wound care and pain management.
• Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures as needed.
• Educate patients and families about illness, tests and wellness.
• Supervise unlicensed assistive personnel to ensure quality care.
• Document assessments, interventions and teaching in EMR and paper records as needed.
• Evaluate care and communicate patient status to the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wound care

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Teaching skills

Crisis response

Computer literacy

Attendance

Education

Oregon RN license

BLS certification

Orthopedics/Bariatrics or equivalent specialty certification preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

## RN | PSU - FT NightsApply: Bay Area Hospital: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R6740**Time Type:**Full time**Hours per Pay Period:**72**Shift:**Night Shift 12-36**Minimum:**$47.82 USD**Maximum:**$71.26 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)**Department:**Post Surgical Unit**Current Bay Area Hospital Employee:** If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.**Job Description:**Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Unit PSUWithin 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.**EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES**Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.**POSITION SUMMARY** 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.**PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides holistic care for post-operative patients, including those who have had orthopedic, bariatric, urologic, or general surgical procedures* 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**SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** High level of wound care skill preferred* Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.* Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills* Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.* Demonstrates effective teaching skills.* Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations* Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.* Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES*** Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon* American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required* National certification in orthopedics, gerontology, bariatrics, or medical-surgical nursing preferred**EXPERIENCE*** Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred* Recent acute care experience with orthopedic (total joint replacement, spinal, trauma) and/or bariatric surgery patients preferred**G****ENERAL INFORMATION**Union Affiliation: ONAThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.**PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS*** Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently* May be required to lift up to 50 pounds* Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids* Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone* Requires frequent use of personal computer* Must demonstrate manual dexterity**EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES**Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.**POSITION SUMMARY** 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.**PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides holistic care for post-operative patients, including those who have had orthopedic, bariatric, urologic, or general surgical procedures* 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**SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** High level of wound care skill preferred* Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.* Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills* Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.* Demonstrates effective teaching skills.* Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations* Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.* Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES*** Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon* American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required* National certification in orthopedics, gerontology, bariatrics, or medical-surgical nursing preferred**EXPERIENCE*** Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred* Recent acute care experience with orthopedic (total joint replacement, spinal, trauma) and/or bariatric surgery patients preferred**G****ENERAL INFORMATION**Union Affiliation: ONAThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.**PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS*** Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently* May be required to lift up to 50 pounds* Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids* Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone* Requires frequent use of personal computer* Must demonstrate manual dexterity