About this role
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse - Surgery (RN-Surgery) provides direct and comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients within an acute care hospital setting. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN-Surgery assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. This role supports surgical interventions across all age groups and ensures patient safety, comfort, and education throughout the perioperative process.
Essential Functions
- Delivers patient-centered nursing care based on established standards of care and the nursing process
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with policy
- Documents all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately
- Monitors, evaluates, and communicates patient condition to healthcare team, patient, and family
- Coordinates and collaborates with surgical and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care
- Participates in patient transfer, discharge, and referrals as needed
- Educates patients and families on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and post-operative care
- Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients throughout the surgical experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills
- Ability to function effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members
- Competency in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare technologies
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines
- Physical ability to perform required duties, including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods
- Willingness to comply with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
- Attends required staff meetings and maintains required certifications and competencies
Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Licenses/Certifications
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (required within timeframe specified in facility policy)
Experience
- Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred
- Previous perioperative or surgical services experience strongly preferred
Other facts
About Kindred Healthcare
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.
Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023.
In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
What you'll do
- The Registered Nurse - Surgery provides direct nursing care to surgical patients, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the perioperative process. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
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