Registered Nurse Operating Room Per Diem

Summary The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, care plans, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth. Responsibilities Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated: Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional status. Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated. Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration. Verbalize to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy. Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks: Maintains accountability for care delegated. Actively works to promote a culture of safety: Assesses patients for potential safety risks. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified. Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift. Demonstrates quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner. Ensures patient hand‑off as appropriate when leaving for breaks. Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching. Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary. Deliver Patient Centered Care: Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members. Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship. Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening. Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position. Works to promote a culture of learning and growth: Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. Teach others to succeed through mentorship. Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice. Education Associate’s level degree from an accredited institution. Licenses & Certifications Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse (NY Hospitals). Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals). New graduates awaiting licensure at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer (CT only). American Nurses Association endorsed certifications or Academy of Medical‑Surgical Nurses Certification preferred (based on certification specialty hours of work requirement). Association Training – see training requirements below. Training Requirements Basic Life Support (BLS) – All Nursing Care Areas – Required upon hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – ED, ICU, CCU, SDU PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool (specific to individuals’ competency and location floated). Cardiology focused units. – Required by end of orientation period. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – ED, PACU, Pediatric Areas (Either PALS or ENPC). – Required by end of orientation period. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – MCH, NICU, LDRP, DR. – Required by end of orientation period. Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) – LDRP. – Within 1 year of hire. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – ED (Required Danbury, Norwalk), ICU (Preferred, but may have TCAR), PACU (DH – Preferred). – Within 1 year of hire. Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) – ED RN (Either PALS or ENPC). – Within 1 year of hire. Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) – ICU (VBMC‑Preferred), ICU/PACU (NH). – Within 1 year of hire. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or other de‑escalation technique training – Behavioral Health, ED (All hospitals), Float Pool Putnam, 6W, Float Pool (Norwalk), ICU, PCU, 9 tower (DH). – Within 6 months of hire. S.T.A.B.L.E – OB (NDH Only). – Within 6 months of hire. Chemotherapy Certification – Inpatient Oncology. – Within 1 year of hire. Training Abbreviation Key BLS – Basic Life Support ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program EFM – Electronic Fetal Monitoring TNCC – Trauma Nursing Core Course ENPC – Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course TCAR – Transcarotid Artery Revascularization CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute S.T.A.B.L.E – Stabilization Care of Sick Infants Abbreviations Used ED: Emergency Department; NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; ICU: Intensive Care Unit; MCH: Maternal Child Health Unit; LDRP: Labor Delivery Recovery Unit; DR: Delivery Room; PCsecU: Progressive Care Unit; M/S: Medical Surgical Unit; SDU – Step Down Unit; CPI: Crisis Prevention Intervention; PACU: Post Anesthesia Care Unit; IR: Interventional Radiology Working Conditions Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity. Occupational: Some occupational risk. Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force. Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company & Department Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital Org Unit: 1421 Department: Operating Room Exempt: No Salary Range: $40.43 – $75.10 Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr Northern Dutchess Hospital