Medical Surgical Ortho/Neuro RN

Company: BSA Health System
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

Overview-- -*LVN, GN to experienced RN Sign-on Bonus Options $5,000 to $24,000, ask a Recruiter for details*-- -The OrthopedicNeurology (OrthoNeuro) 7th-- -floor is a 35-bed unit where growth and learning opportunities continue as licensed staff achieve their NIH Stroke Scale certification built into nursing orientation. Staff use a variety of their assessment and nursing skills plus tend to build longer patient relationships and work easily with different teams (nursing and therapy teams). The average patient mix is 75% OrthopedicNeurology patients and 25% medical surgical overflow. The unit is supported by a team consisting of the Unit Secretary, Patient Care Technicians, Transporters, Nutrition Ambassadors, RN's, RN Shift Supervisor's, a Clinical Educator, the Nurse Manager and Director along with a strong Physical and Occupational Therapy presence working as a cohesive team to ensure excellent patient care.-- -About this Department-- -Epic SystemMedical Surgical and OrthoNeuro patient populationTelemetry is monitored in a centralized unitFree floating charge nursePatient Care TechniciansPatient Transporters availableHouse discharge nurse that floats across all departmentsFree proximal covered parkingDiscounted mealsAssistance with acquiring their NIHSS certification-- - ResponsibilitiesThe Registered Nurse is accountable for the health status and health needs of their patients based upon interpretation of health data and preventative health practices in collaboration with the patients and the interdisciplinary healthcare team members. QualificationsEducationLicensuresCertifications:Current Texas RN license or eligible for issue of TBON Graduate Nurse PernitCPR certified from American Heart Association or American Red Cross requiredQualificationsKnowledgeSkillsAbilities:Assess, plan, evaluates, documents total nursing processOrganized, self-motivated with exceptional follow-through skillsComputer skills necessary;-- -Epic-- -documentationMulti-task constantly and tolerate multiple interruptionsClear and effective communication with patients, families, and other healthcare professionalsCompassionate customer service skillsCommitted to patient and family satisfaction

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