Golden Ridge Ortho Center is seeking a qualified Preadmission Registered Nurse.

JOB DUTIES:

• Delivers indirect and direct patient care according to established standards, taking into consideration the age and risk factors of the patient.
• Plans and prepares for the pre-admission of the patient.
• Plans and provides patient care based upon the nursing process and in accordance with hospital policies, protocols and procedures.
• Assesses the needs of the patient while providing for safe and optimum care.
• Demonstrates adherence to legal guidelines as related to patient care.
• Assumes supervision of nursing care provisions within an assigned nursing unit during an assigned shift.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Education ****

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Licensure/Certification ****

• Current CO RN License
• Current BLS, must get ACLS within 6 months of hire

Specific Job Experience

• Minimum one (1) year experience in surgery or has completed a specialty class for the clinical RN

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Demonstrates discretionary ability in establishing priority.
• Uses nursing judgment in decision-making
• Able to recognize and intervene in stressful situations and perform effectively in stressful situations to fulfill position responsibilities