Staff RN - Operating Room FT 10hr Days

Staff RNThe Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.Core CompetenciesAdheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient HandlingDepartment Specific CompetenciesEnvironmental Management Safety - Monitors and manipulates the physical environment to promote safety. (Excellence/Service)Environmental Management: Worker Safety - Monitors and manipulates the worksets environment to promote safety and health of workers.Increases surveillance of worksite to reduce risk of fires.Latex Precautions - Reducing the risk of a systemic reaction to latex.Malignant Hyperthermia Precautions - Prevents or reduces hyper metabolic responses to pharmacologic agents used during surgery.Applies to pneumatic tourniquet, while minimizing the potential for patient injury from use of the device.Prevents nosocomial infection in the operating room.Assists the surgeon with operative procedures and care of the surgical patient.Moves the patient or body part to promote surgical exposure while reducing the risk of discomfort and complications.Minimizes the potential for iatrogenic injury to the patient related to a procedure.Attains and or maintains body temperature within normal range.Minimizes apprehension, dread, foreboding or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger.Arranges to be with another during a time of need.Provides comfort and communication through purposeful tactile contact.Determines the effectiveness of a new products or equipment.Ensures acquisition and maintenance of appropriate items for providing patient care.Obtains, prepares, and preserves specimen for a laboratory test.Physician support - Collaboration with physicians to provide quality patient care.Collaborates with attending physicians and consultants to provide optimal quality patient care treatments.EducationDegree Program College Diploma Nursing Additional InformationExperienceNumber of Years Experience Type of ExperienceLicense / Certification RequirementsRegistered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification Compensation Range: $55.29- $74.66 / hour