RN One Day Surgery Full Time Days
SIGN-ON BONUS - Up to $25,000.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordingly Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician Confirms identity, verifies operative site/marking, surgical procedure, NPO status, and any patient allergies.
Identifies baseline skin condition, body mobility, sensory impairments, cardiovascular, and respiratory status.
Demonstrates the ability to assess, interpret, and report diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition.
Evaluates patient's medical record for appropriate consents and data pertinent to their care (i.
e.
, history and physical, lab, radiology reports, physician orders, etc.
).
Provides assistance and directs others in safely transferring and positioning the patient and applies safety devices.
Prepares the surgical site according to established skin preparation procedures.
Monitors physical status of patient, to administer drugs and solutions as prescribed.
Identifies the need for patient teaching and utilize each opportunity for teaching on a planned or spontaneous basis.
Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other, verify their understanding and documents in the patient's electric record.
Informs patient and significant other about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity Self-motivated and able to make decisions independently keeping department manager/director and appropriate other informed.
Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
Monitors and controls the environment and considers all assessment information for the plan of care and demonstrates individual choice based on identified patient needs.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changes in nursing practice and responds in a positive manner to constructive criticism.
Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation.
Exercises safe judgment in decision making and demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients, team members, members of other disciplines, and the public.
Utilizes knowledge base to assist with orientation, training, and education of new personnel.
Assisting with QI projects and unit changes; Assisting with special projects Follows ORHC infection control policies and procedures at all times Conveying QI, risk and safety concerns to Director or designee in a timely manner Completing variance reports or statements of concern appropriately and in a timely manner Completes required education (Health Stream) requirements, and identifies own learning needs Completes required competencies and training within signed timeframe Attends 100% of mandatory education.
and 85% of staff meetings Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES In-depth knowledge and skill related to surgical patients, population, supplies, documentation, and patient care requirements, etc.
Must have a caring, calm and compassionate attitude Ability to deal with patient's fear and doubts Ability to work within the guidelines established by the organizational structure.
Working/Reference knowledge of policies/procedures/standards.
Participate in and contribute to committees, teams and projects in keeping with the organization's strategic goals.
EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
EXPERIENCE Prefer prior experience in perioperative nursing Position requires the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned, considering client age and diagnosis Willing to accept responsibility and accountability to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on his/her unit as required.
Verbal ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice.
Ability to function in stressful situations.
Willingness to cross train and float between OR, PACU, PAT, pain clinic and Endo units.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE Current Active Iowa Registered Nurse Licensure ACLS/PALS/BLS required Recommended Skills Adaptability Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Communication Decision Making Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordingly Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician Confirms identity, verifies operative site/marking, surgical procedure, NPO status, and any patient allergies.
Identifies baseline skin condition, body mobility, sensory impairments, cardiovascular, and respiratory status.
Demonstrates the ability to assess, interpret, and report diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition.
Evaluates patient's medical record for appropriate consents and data pertinent to their care (i.
e.
, history and physical, lab, radiology reports, physician orders, etc.
).
Provides assistance and directs others in safely transferring and positioning the patient and applies safety devices.
Prepares the surgical site according to established skin preparation procedures.
Monitors physical status of patient, to administer drugs and solutions as prescribed.
Identifies the need for patient teaching and utilize each opportunity for teaching on a planned or spontaneous basis.
Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other, verify their understanding and documents in the patient's electric record.
Informs patient and significant other about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity Self-motivated and able to make decisions independently keeping department manager/director and appropriate other informed.
Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
Monitors and controls the environment and considers all assessment information for the plan of care and demonstrates individual choice based on identified patient needs.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changes in nursing practice and responds in a positive manner to constructive criticism.
Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation.
Exercises safe judgment in decision making and demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients, team members, members of other disciplines, and the public.
Utilizes knowledge base to assist with orientation, training, and education of new personnel.
Assisting with QI projects and unit changes; Assisting with special projects Follows ORHC infection control policies and procedures at all times Conveying QI, risk and safety concerns to Director or designee in a timely manner Completing variance reports or statements of concern appropriately and in a timely manner Completes required education (Health Stream) requirements, and identifies own learning needs Completes required competencies and training within signed timeframe Attends 100% of mandatory education.
and 85% of staff meetings Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES In-depth knowledge and skill related to surgical patients, population, supplies, documentation, and patient care requirements, etc.
Must have a caring, calm and compassionate attitude Ability to deal with patient's fear and doubts Ability to work within the guidelines established by the organizational structure.
Working/Reference knowledge of policies/procedures/standards.
Participate in and contribute to committees, teams and projects in keeping with the organization's strategic goals.
EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
EXPERIENCE Prefer prior experience in perioperative nursing Position requires the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned, considering client age and diagnosis Willing to accept responsibility and accountability to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on his/her unit as required.
Verbal ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice.
Ability to function in stressful situations.
Willingness to cross train and float between OR, PACU, PAT, pain clinic and Endo units.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE Current Active Iowa Registered Nurse Licensure ACLS/PALS/BLS required Recommended Skills Adaptability Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Communication Decision Making Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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