Job Information
Surgery Care Affiliates Registered Nurse (RN)- Part-time Inpatient, Nebraska Spine Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska
Overview
Nebraska Spine Hospital is a 34 bed, spine specialty hospital. As the regions only Spine center of excellence, Nebraska Spine Hospital’s mission is to provide the highest quality care, through cost effective and patient focused services. All teammates are eligible to participate in a facility incentive program. If you are interested in joining a family atmosphere while being a part of a high performing team, Nebraska Spine Hospital is for you.
Why join SCA Health? Consider the following fantastic benefits…
Positive work culture
Career growth opportunities
Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance – eligible on Day 1 of employment
Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits
Employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
Excellent 401(k) Plan
Responsibilities
We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient.
Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA .
Assess patient’s status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures to include the patient’s
cardiovascular system,
respiratory system and airway management needs,
neurological system,
hemodynamic stability,
pain and comfort needs, and
mental status.
Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive and invasive monitors.
Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes.
Describe the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions.
Develop an individualized plan of care.
Develop an individualized patient plan of care by implementing:
P rotecting patient from injury caused by positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects .
Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient’s advocate.
Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.
Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
C ommunicating the patient’s current status throughout the continuum of care.
P roviding acute pain and comfort management as needed.
A dministering medications safely and correctly by using the 8 -rights of safe medication administration.
Providing nursing and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures.
Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection.
P erforming interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels .
M anaging patient’s other co-morbid conditions as applicable.
M anaging patient’s fluid as prescribed.
A ssessing knowledge level of patient or designated support person
P roviding education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain and comfort management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure .
I nvolving patient or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her plan of care and the rehabilitation process.
P rotecting patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy .
P roviding age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice .
P roviding consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting.
Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
Transfer care as needed.
Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
Delegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, state laws, and job descriptions.
Document episode of care completely, accurately, and legibly.
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders.
Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care.
Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
Participate in the performance appraisal process.
Use p roblem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
Maintain required competencies.
Pursue professional growth.
Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
Comply with SCA and facility policies and procedures when providing patient care .
Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles .
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Perform all other duties as assigned .
Qualifications
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing .
O ne year of acute care and /or medical / surgical nursing experience preferred .
Current state licensure to practice within good standings.
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification .
Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification .
S uccessful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) c ourse is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification .
USD $27.00/Hr. USD $47.00/Hr.