Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery - CC

Registered Nurse 2 - Orthopedic Surgery - CC

Join FMOL Health as a Registered Nurse 2 in Orthopedic Surgery.

Coordinates and delivers patient care using the healthcare team philosophy practice model. Provides patient teaching and discharge planning. Coordinates activities with ancillary departments. Maintains standards of the department and the hospital.

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in the related scope of job role.
• Adheres to infection‑control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards.
• Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
• Initiates and implements patient care plans.
• Assigns nursing duties appropriate to the skill level of employees.
• Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.
• Identifies problems and guides personnel to resolution.
• Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction for personnel.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
• Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.
• Maintains standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
• Ensures needed supplies and equipment are available.
• Participates in planning changes and improvements.
• Participates in hospital safety programs.
• Supports and enforces infection‑control policies and procedures.
• Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.
• Participates in orientation and in‑service training for personnel.
• Participates in unit and department performance improvement plans.
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• Maintains and respects patients’ privacy and confidentiality.
• Shows concern and initiative.
• Observes and supports hospital policy.
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
• Functional Demands:
  Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting; lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds; transferring, repositioning patients; reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, crouching; visual and auditory acuity; manual dexterity; ability to perform effectively in a stressful, fast‑paced environment; passing required health and other screening tests; exposure to hazardous chemicals or infectious disease processes; hours may be irregular or extended during emergencies;
  
  personal protective equipment as required.

• One year experience as an RN.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Mississippi State RN license.
• Board‑certified BLS within 30 days of start date.
• Good judgment in delivering patient care; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to function in stressful situations; current CPR certification; willingness to rotate shifts, days off, and work area; occasional overtime required.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider