Orthopedics Registered Nurse - Part Time

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Columbia
Posted on: May 15, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionMore Information: Boone Hospital Center is a 394-bed full service hospital located in Columbia, MO. It is a regional referral center located in the center of the state. The hospital provides progressive healthcare programs, services, and technology to people in 26 mid-Missouri counties. Although the hospital is full service, areas in which Boone Hospital Center excels are cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgical, obstetrical services, and numerous other specialties. The hospital maintains a 24-hour emergency center with hospital-based ambulance service and a helipad for incoming emergency air transportation. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Boone Hospital Center has been certified as a "Magnet Hospital" by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. .Orthopaedic Specialties is a 41 bed unit located on the 5th floor of the central and north towers specializing in total joint, spine and fracture care. Overview Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care. Responsibilities * Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration. * Uses critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs. * Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. * Evaluates patient's response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay. * Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and life long learning. Minimum Requirements Degree * Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing Experience * No Experience Supervisor Experience * No Experience Licenses & Certifications * RN Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information Degree * Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Licenses & Certifications * Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Clinical - Direct Skills * Registered Nurse (RN) - 1 year or more Benefits Statement Note: not all benefits apply to all openings - Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options - Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan - 401(k) plan - Tuition Assistance - Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts - On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location) - Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time *Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Memorial Medical Group, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center Legal Statement The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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