GIRMC Staff RN-OR

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for meeting patient's priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and/or delegating care based on patient needs and evaluating patients' responses. Contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, precepting and/or resourcing of others.

Supervises support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient's presenting problems/needs in accordance with Grand Island Regional Medical Center's procedures.

3. *Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.

4. *Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions, consistent with perioperative procedures.

5. Evaluates the patient's response to and effectiveness of interventions.

6. Evaluates patient's progress toward established outcomes.

7. Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care.

8. *Documents patient care and related information according to Grand Island Regional Medical Center procedures for documentation.

9. *Administers medications to the patient in accordance with approved standards of nursing knowledge and competency, based on the age of the patient, the patient's clinical condition and physician orders.

10. Ensures pre-op checklist is complete (H&P, consent, test results, antibiotic, etc) before transferring patient to OR.

11. *Accurately records, handles and labels specimens; demonstrates care of specimens.

12. Assists anesthesia with intubation, extubation and monitoring as needed.

13. Ensures operating rooms are stocked and equipped after cases and end of day.

14. Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures to ensure efficient turnovers.

15. *Includes family, significant other, or identified support person in the care of the patient as appropriate.

16. Integrates evidence based research findings into practice in accordance with policy and procedure.

17. Appropriately utilizes all safety equipment when indicated and as defined by organizational procedure (I.E. lifting equipment, PPE, sharps, etc.

18. Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

19. Facilitates patient's transition to the next level of care.

20. Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team member's practices through timely communication.

21. Serves as a role model to colleagues, students and other care providers.

22. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

23. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

24. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Maintains clinical competency as required for the unit including but not limited to age-specific competencies relative to patient's growth and developmental needs, annual skill competency verification and mandatory education and competencies.

2. Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to nursing applications and relative practice area.

3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.

6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment relevant to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying.

7. Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.

8. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

9. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

10. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pedatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of employment.

Additional credentials and certifications required for practice area.