RN Same Day Surgery

apartment UnityPoint Health location_onSioux City, IA, US

Area of Interest: Nursing
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6
Department: Pre Surgery Testing- SLRMC
Shift: Six days/pay period. Monday -Friday, no weekends or holidays. Hours will vary between 6–8-hour shifts.
Job ID: 176735

Overview

UnityPoint-St Luke's

Part-Time Days

M-F, 6 days/pay period. No wknds/holidays.

Hours vary, 6–8-hour shifts.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
Utilizes the Patient Family Centered Care model of care with the combination of the Katarine Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory.

Development & Patient Education

Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Communication

Communicates utilizing the ICARE/FOCUS standards in all aspects of care and interactions with others.
Handoff of care incorporates information that is included in the SBAR, including all critical data about patient treatment and care, and also plan and goal of care including teaching needs of the patient and family. Patient/Family Centered Care is encouraged with both patient and family being updated and informed about all care needs.
Effectively communicates with all team members, physicians, ancillary staff and all customers. Verbal communication is clear and concise, and written communication is legible and done using approved abbreviations.
Provides patients/families with teaching throughout hospital stay for procedures and treatments while in the hospital, and to be prepared to care for home care needs. Referrals are done with appropriate disciplines to assure all patient/family needs are met.

Qualifications

Education: Must have completed an accredited nursing program and possess a valid nursing license. BSN is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of two years of Medical-Surgical Experience.
License(s)/Certification(s): Valid nursing license.Certification: BCLS upon hire. Registered Nurses who are cross trained to Infusion Center or PACU must obtain ACLS within 6 months and PALS within 6 months if area requirements deem necessary. Completion of one hour of stroke education prior to the end of orientation and annually
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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