RN - Early Hire - Med/Surg, Ortho OR Neuro (0.9 FTE)

Company: Essentia Health
Location: Kindred
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description:Medical/Surgical, Neuro:Provides care to neurological patients that have had spine or back surgery, as well as stroke victims. Typical surgeries and diagnosis cared for on this unit include strokes, laminectomy, cervical surgery, hysterectomies, jaw surgeries, laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, and urology surgeries. Medical/Surgical, Ortho:Provides care to patients with bone fractures, degenerative diseases, joint replacement surgery and various other conditions that affect the bones and muscles. Surguries and diagnosis cared for on this unit could include total hip and knee surgeries, shoulder surgeries, fractures, pneumonia, COPD, small bowel obstructions, influenza, GI bleed, and end of life careResponsible for organizing and providing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation, and job descriptions. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employmentBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one monthAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year

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