BEACON Gold Designated Surgical Care Unit is a 31-bed surgical/trauma unit, with cardio/respiratory monitoring capability for each bed. The unit specializes in the delivery of family centered nursing care for patients with surgical conditions including any orthopedic conditions from infancy through adolescence. Significant subgroups of patients include but are not limited:
Burns
Trauma
Pediatric General Surgery
ENT
Reconstructive Surgery
Urology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedic trauma
Spina Bifida
Spinal fusion
Bariatric Surgery
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, ***** and specialty nursing standards, ***** ***** Policies and Procedures, andin accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible andaccountable for their own practice. ***** ***** supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically thoserelationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large.
Roles Responsibility
Contribute to Magnet re-designation, Demonstrate critical thinking, Communicate care plans, Advocate for patients, Escalate issues, Demonstrate proper hand-off processes, Maintain regulatory requirements, Plan for mandatory education, Participate in peer evaluations, Seek professional development opportunities, Collaborate with healthcare team, Model professional behavior, Utilize resources effectively, Gather assessment data, Demonstrate clinical skills, Prioritize and organize care, Adhere to highest documentation standards, Plan for educational needs, Demonstrate caring encounters, Speak up for safety, Continuously validate information, Promote safety, Attend to important details, Identify operational improvements, Meet learning needs, Ensure evidence-based care, Uphold organizational mission and principles, Commit to diversity, Preserve personal and professional integrity, Maintain confidentiality, Anticipate and meet customer needs, Demonstrate teamwork, Support goal achievement, Flexibility and change readiness, Identify process improvement opportunities, Make sound decisions, Use resources efficiently, Search for cost-effective practices
