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Sovah Health - Martinsville

RN - Outpatient Surgery

Sovah Health - Martinsville, Martinsville, Virginia, us, 24114


Registered Nurse - Outpatient SurgeryWeekdays (6a-3:30p), Weekend (1.5 hours for IV antibiotics every 8 weeks), Weekday call every 5th week (3:30p-6a)*** Must be able to be able to meet 1 hour call time. ***$20,000 Sign-on Bonus EligiblePosition Summary:Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process

in accordance with

applicable scope and standards

of practice.

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care

treatment

.

Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as

appropriate to

care team, physician, patient, and family.

Detects change in patient status, reports to

appropriate health

care team

member

and

utilizes

resources as dictated by the acuity. Assigns priorities to the patient’s problems with highest priority given to problems that are most urgent and critical.

Assists

patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge,

referral

and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and

provides

patient/family education

appropriate to

age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Insures completion of requests for diagnostic work and support services.

Counts narcotics according to policy and procedure.

Documents and marks “surgical site verification

”.

Knowledge in all areas of care provided to patients in the Ambulatory Care Unit.

Knowledge in all areas of care specific to

the endoscopic

patients, including moderate sedation.

Knowledge

in

operating endoscopic equipment.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose.

Come

work

where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville, is a full service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services.Where We Are:In Martinsville,

you can

explore culture and arts, enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a

fun filled

and safe place to live!Why Choose Us:Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness

assistance

Tuition Reimbursement/

Assistance

for qualified applicants

Professional development and Growth opportunities

And much more…

Minimum Qualifications:Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing or a Compact State.

Previous

experience in acute care hospital setting preferred. Requirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist, pharmacology exam, and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific unit.

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive

judgment

and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take

appropriate action

.

Verbal ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice. Ability to accept responsibility and accountability to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on assigned units as

required

with leadership qualities.

Requires the cognitive ability and practical ability to

provide

nursing care

appropriate to

the patient population assigned, considering patient age, growth and development, and diagnosis with full implementation of the nursing process to include Assessment/Reassessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) -both

required

within one year of employment

EEOC Statement:SOVAH Health - Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and

complies with

all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans'

status

or any other basis protected by applicable federal,

state

or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran