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Bestcare

Registered Nurse - OrthoNeuro Oncology - Full Time - Nights

Bestcare, Council Bluffs, Iowa, us, 51502

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* Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.* Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.* Administers medication without error and utilizes critical thinking regarding medication effects on patient.* Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.* Evaluates the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.* Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.* Gives a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care.* Recognizes and addresses patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).* Able to competently perform technical skills independently.* Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.* Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.* Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.* Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.* Maintains competence in area of experience.* Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome).* Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure, job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill).* Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete).* Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points).* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.* Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.* ACE Gen Med and Medical Surgical: Successful completion of Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Course.* Personnel Pool - NIH Stroke Scale training required within 3 months of hire or upon completion of orientation period.* Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.* Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.* American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification preferred.* Core certification related to area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred within 1 year of eligibility.* Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.* Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.* Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system. #J-18808-Ljbffr