Staff Nurse II (Surgery)

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Nurse II (Surgery)

• Shift/Schedule: Days; Part Time with variable schedule and rotating weekends as needed

• Position Type: Non-exempt

• Pay Range: $87.46–$118.34 per hour (based on primary work location)

Description

Provide and coordinate holistic, individualized nursing care in an acute surgery setting, including assessment, direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. Develop and coordinate an individualized plan of care that considers psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors, while maintaining collaborative communication with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations to promote an optimal patient experience and protect protected health information (PHI).

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for patients in an assigned area.
• Develop and coordinate plans of care that incorporate holistic patient needs and factors.
• Communicate effectively and timely to foster collaboration with patients, families/support groups, physicians, and healthcare providers.
• Use nursing theories, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to support safe patient care.
• Explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Prioritize patient care and manage time to meet time-sensitive activities within standardized policies and procedures.
• Use critical thinking and established procedures to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
• Ensure privacy of each patient’s PHI.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-changing environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (or evidence of completion of an RN program).
• RN license for the state where care is provided.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification.
• 2 years of recent relevant RN experience in a Surgery/acute care hospital setting.

Benefits

• Benefits offered
• Union position