Registered Nurse - Operating Room Win

Description

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Summary:

• Provides comprehensive, quality nursing care through application of the nursing process. Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates verbal and writing skills that are appropriate for healthcare communication.
• Provides age appropriate care for the population served. Gives consideration to growth & developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, nutrition, medication administration, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient.
• Uses resources and references for reviewing policies and procedures, medications, and clinical information.
• Communicates patient care information to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Promotes innovation and creativity in the practice environment.
• Plans clinical care based on patient’s needs and uses available resources.
• Maintains attendance/lateness standards in accordance with Hospital policy.
• Delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel and team members.
• Integrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice.
• Ensures attention to patient’s physical, spiritual and emotional well being.
• Performs assigned duties to maintain unit in a state of survey readiness and maintain quality initiatives. For example, quality control measures, emergency equipment checks, medication preparation area cleanliness, etc.
• Department of Nursing and Organization Support
• Documents patient care that is relevant to patient’s diagnosis, problems and reflects patient’s status.
• Departmental Support
• Provides patient and family education in a manner that is understood and gives the patient and family handouts, brochures and resources that can be taken home for future reference.
• Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs.
• Keeps patient care area and work environment neat and organized.
• Maintains equipment in working order. Uses equipment appropriately, follows Department policies for equipment and supply use and maintenance.
• Prioritizes and organizes work effectively within assigned shift.
• Reviews nursing quality data, e.g. NDNQI and identifies how to apply best practice into own practice and mentor others towards meeting quality target goals.
• Documents patient care in an accurate, professional and timely manner using Soarian, MAK, and paper documentation forms according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions and takes appropriate actions to move patient toward reaching goals of care.
• Performs pain assessments and intervenes to optimally meet patient’s needs for comfort.
• Performs peripheral venipuncture and peripheral and central vascular access care according to policy & procedure.
• Adheres to CCH Joint Commission Disease specific guidelines and core measures for the care of the patients
• Organizes information into a meaningful format, such as SBAR.
• Professional Role Development
• Accepts constructive feedback about performance or behaviors and shows evidence of change.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new employees.
• Communicates support of organizational values and strategies.
• Communication
• Utilizes principles of Team Effectiveness and Commitment to my Co-Workers
• Adheres to unit programs to support patient care such as maintaining a quiet environment, hourly patient rounds, customer service, etc.
• Adheres to the 5 rights of medication administration and uses the Medication Administration Check (MAK) system per policy and procedure.
• Performs clinical care in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Uses effective communication during hand-offs. (e.g. Shift report, transfer report, etc).
• Develops own nursing knowledge via practice, observation, professional literature, networking and attending continuing education programs.
• Attends assigned committee meetings and contributes to the committees.
• Adheres to the Department of Nursing Dress Code.
• Promotes best practice by demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care and the profession of nursing.
• Mentors student nurses.
• Supports the following organizational programs: Magnet®, Hospital of Distinction, Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification, Nursing Councils, and integrates their standards into clinical practice.
• Adheres to aseptic technique as appropriate.
• Implements nursing process for the patient who presents with complex medical needs.
• Clinical Practice
• Attends staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment skills (Includes admission and shift assessments).
• Documentation
• Identifies situations that warrant patient rescue and takes appropriate action, e.g. Rapid Response or Code Blue/Pink.

Credentials:

• Current Pennsylvania RN License
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• 44504
• Registered Nurse - PA (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program. Certification in clinical specialty preferred.
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (Required)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.