$10,000 Sign On Bonus
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse - Surgery (RN-Surgery) provides direct and comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients within an acute care hospital setting. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN-Surgery assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. This role supports surgical interventions across all age groups and ensures patient safety, comfort, and education throughout the perioperative process.
Essential Functions
1. Delivers patient-centered nursing care based on established standards of care and the nursing process
2. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with policy
3. Documents all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately
4. Monitors, evaluates, and communicates patient condition to healthcare team, patient, and family
5. Coordinates and collaborates with surgical and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care
6. Participates in patient transfer, discharge, and referrals as needed
7. Educates patients and families on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and post-operative care
8. Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients throughout the surgical experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
9. Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills
10. Ability to function effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments
11. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members
12. Competency in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare technologies
13. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
14. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines
15. Physical ability to perform required duties, including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods
16. Willingness to comply with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
17. Attends required staff meetings and maintains required certifications and competencies
Education
18. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
19. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
20. Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
21. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy)
22. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy)
23. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (required within timeframe specified in facility policy)
Experience
24. Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred
25. Previous perioperative or surgical services experience strongly preferred