Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $40-61 per hour

ChristianaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Elkton, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : OR - Operating Room
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Staff

ChristianaCare, a healthcare organization with 1100 beds between two Magnet® recognized hospitals (Christiana and Wilmington) and the only Level 1 Trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore.

Honored repeatedly as "One of America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report!

HIGHLIGHTS

Three time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington)

Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.

Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off.

Robust Benefits Package

Come Join Our Team! ChristianaCare, Union Hospital is committed to ensuring our patients have the highest quality of care.

We are currently hiring for a RN to work 36 hours per week on the DAY shift with rotations to Night shift, as needed , for our Surgical Specialty unit.

Typical shift is 7a-7p with possible rotations and Weekends and Holidays, per the guidelines of the department.

The Surgical Specialty Unit utilizes the nursing process to deliver safe, context-dependent patient and family-centered care in accordance with the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice, which explicitly delineates those duties that all registered nurses, regardless of role, position, population, or specialty, are expected to perform competently.

The Direct-Care Registered Nurse is individually responsible and accountable for maintaining competency as evidenced by integration of nursing knowledge, skills, abilities and judgment.

Failure to demonstrate competent nursing practice may result in dismissal.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health and / or the situation. (Assessment)
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the nursing diagnoses or the relevant issues. (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation. (Outcomes Identification)
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain the expected outcomes. (Planning)
• Implements the identified plan of care and coordinates care delivery. (Implementation) o Safely administers medication and other treatments as ordered by providers.
• Provides or delegates nursing interventions in response to the patient’s medical and nursing diagnoses.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the patient and family’s emotional, spiritual and cultural needs.
• Employs strategies to promote health and ensure a safe environment. (Health Teaching and Health Promotion)
• Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes and revises the plan of care accordingly. (Evaluation)
• Practices ethically.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
• Contributes to quality nursing practice
• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

REQUIREMENTS :

• BSN preferred
• Commitment to acquiring BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
• At least one year med / surg experience as a RN.
• BLS required

ChristianaCare Job ID #JR74831. Posted job title : Registered Nurse (Rn) Surgical Specialty Unit - 36 Hours Per Week - Union Hospital - Maryland

About ChristianaCare

Delivering health, not just healthcare, is our promise to our community. Which means you can be part of an organization that makes a difference in a big way by impacting the lives of other caregivers and people who live in the places we serve.

From our clinical providers to our logistical support team, everyone here delivers care to our community through their roles.

We are an organization that puts patients first. Our delivery of care and commitment to being excellent today and even better tomorrow make us who we are : caregivers who deliver more than healthcare.

We invite you to join us in our quest for excellence.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Cancelation protection
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Discount program
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