SURGICAL NURSING/ORTHOPEDIC STAFF RN in Kentucky

Nights 7pm to 7am Days, 7a-7p, 48 hrs/wk, 10 weeks Job Description Description : Surgical Nursing/Orthopedic Staff RN Responsibilities: Assesses/reassesses young adult, adult, and elderly patients and applies the nursing process to: Demonstrates basic competency in specialized procedures/equipment Pre and Post-Operative Care, i.e., general, bariatric, orthopedic, trauma, neurosurgical, genitourinary, etc. Pain Management Chest Tube Care/Insertion PEG, G-tube, J-tube care Traction Percutaneous, Sump, Jackson Pratt, or Hemovac drainage care Medication Administration NIH Stroke Scale KODA Access Central Lines Specialized IV Drips and Titration IV Therapy IVADD Waive Testing Transfusion Therapy Information Management Additional Certifications Required or Preferred: BLS Training Required ACLS Training Preferred Basic EKG training required within the first year with refresher course yearly Dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform activities which involve holding, positioning, manipulating, etc. Visual ability to monitor instruments, distinguish characters (letters, numbers, etc.), observe physical characteristics, etc. Involves hearing ability to recognize sounds, sound patterns and/or other auditory stimuli. Physical ability to react/respond quickly in emergencies, including life-threatening situations. Notes: Nights, 7p-7a, 48 hrs/wk, 10 weeks VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status