What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Acute Care Ortho Surgical - Full-Time Night Shift position at Seacrest Behavioral Health?
Role Overview: The Registered Nurse (RN) in Acute Care Ortho Surgical provides high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team. They practice according to evidence-based standards, uphold the nursing scope of practice, and adhere to professional ethics and organizational policies.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care using critical thinking and evidence-based practices.
- Deliver relationship-based, culturally sensitive, and individualized care, engaging patients and families in the care process.
- Coordinate and document safe, quality care through effective communication and teamwork, supporting performance improvement initiatives.
- Participate in professional development, serve as a preceptor or mentor, and promote evidence-based practice and research activities.
- Contribute to resource planning, protocol development, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
- Associate's or Bachelor's Nursing degree; Bachelors preferred.
- Valid RN license (single-state or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience.
- Strong communication, teamwork, time management, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to operate clinical technology and respond effectively in fast-paced environments.