RN / Registered Nurse - Pre-Op - Full Time - Day

ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area’s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, we’re the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the delivery of comprehensive nursing care and the supervision of care delegated to other members of the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN collaborates with the patient, family, and other members of the team to formulate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the plan of care based on data collected from knowledge of the biological, physical, spiritual, behavioral, and psychosocial assessment of the patient. The RN accepts individual responsibility and accountability for providing excellent service, nursing care, and a positive customer experience.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provides surgical support and assistance with nursing care tasks in assigned areas of responsibility.

1. Demonstrates professional commitment and behavior to patients, team members, and the organization by supporting our mission and values and providing quality care in a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment. The RN accepts responsibility for the complete and accurate documentation of care delivered and responsibility for coordination of care among all disciplines providing service to patients and utilizes appropriate delegation in the delivery of care.
2. Assess the patient’s current health status through the application of clinical knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience. May interview patients, family members, or others and review existing records. Utilizes and prioritizes the data collected by other health care team members.
3. Performs a complete physical exam/observation to gather objective data to determine the patient’s needs, alterations, limitations, and assets.
4. Prioritizes established goals or expected outcomes derived from the nursing process
5. Identifies nursing interventions as appropriate for goal attainment.
6. Formulates the nursing plan of care.
7. Prepares the patient and family for discharge and the continuation of care.
8. Provides the opportunity to convey interest, support, and an understanding to the patient and establish a rapport based on trust.
9. Coordinates the activities of the patient, family, significant other and interdisciplinary health care team.
10. Delegates specific nursing interventions to other members of the nursing team as appropriate. Supervises unlicensed personnel and directs LPNs on the performance of interventions.
11. Documents interventions promptly, concisely, and precisely.
12. Implements the medical plan of care.
13. Performs a variety of direct care functions and interventions.
14. Utilizes all available information with regard to age-specific needs – to treat, teach, counsel, and support, consulting with other health care professionals as appropriate.
15. Demonstrates skill competency and safety in performing the technical procedures and treatments required to meet the nursing care needs of the patient.
16. Administers medications according to policy. Provides education and instruction related to individualized needs, including identified learning needs.
17. Determines the outcome of nursing care and the need to alter the plan of care.
18. Compares the patient outcomes to determine the extent of goal achievement.
19. Is responsible for ongoing performance improvement activities. Assists with the implementation of identified improvement actions.
20. Is responsible for continuous professional development and contributes to the development and implementation of department goals.
21. Maintains regulatory agency requirements and complies with all personnel policies.
22. Conducts him/herself in a professional manner, including being accountable for meeting customer service standards. Attitude and behavior must be consistent with established mission and values.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing.
Skills: Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to move about the practice/department and between workstations. Must be able to demonstrate good judgment in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to retrieve information from the computers.
Years of Experience:
License: Registered Nurse and be currently licensed to practice in the State of Ohio (or Michigan if applicable).
Certification: Must be CPR certified.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: BSN
Skills:
Years of Experience: 1 year experience as an RN
License:
Certification: ACLS and PALS

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Must be able to move about the practice/department and between workstations. Must be able to demonstrate good judgment in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry light to heavy patients or equipment. Must be able to retrieve information from the computers.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment: Must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to latex and latex products.
Physical Demands: Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry light to heavy patients or equipment. Must be able to tolerate possible exposure to hazardous material, blood borne pathogens and body fluids. Must be able to differentiate between colors, occasionally work on heights, and work with tools, manuals and technical motors.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

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