Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Plastic Surgery

Department: 02409 WFBMG University Group Practice: Greensboro Medical Plaza North Elm - Surgery: Plastic and Reconstruction Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm. Required to work at all locations within the work week in High Point and Greensboro. Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Essential Functions Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation. Analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues. Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes. Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthce workers in accordance with any applicable legal or policy parameters or principles. Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communicates effectively in all areas of practice. Collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession. Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Integrates evidence and research findings into practice. Contributes to quality nursing practice. Evaluates one's own and other's nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations. Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible. Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. Practices ethically. Promotes shared governance, or facility decision making activities, developing and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion. ​ Education, Experience and Certifications. Major Responsibilities: Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.  Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.  Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.  Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.  Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.  May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.  Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.  Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.  Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.  Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).  Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.  May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.  Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.  Minimum Job Requirements Education: Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.  Certification / Registration / License:  Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.  Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services  Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.  Experience: Typically requires 2 year of experience in clinical nursing. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.  Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.  Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.  Must be