Registered Nurse RN

Ambulatory Surgery Registered NurseNMC is currently recruiting a RN in Ambulatory Surgery. The position is Part-Time (40 hours bi-weekly). Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.$36.0000 to $57.5400 USDJOB SUMMARY:The RN provides safe nursing care in a timely manner to patients on the assigned unit with a high degree of independence. Performs within the scope of a RN as defined by the Vermont State Board of Nursing, functions regularly as charge nurse.PRE-REQUISITES:Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or enrolled in an accredited Direct Entry to Master of Science in Nursing Program with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Vermont (VT RN license or Compact State RN)Experience: Perioperative and critical care experience preferred. If no prior critical care experience, critical care course must be completed during orientation.Certifications Required: ACLS and PALS required if trained to phase 1 (PACU). BLS required for all Ambulatory RNs. IV certification required.RELATIONSHIPS:Reports To: Director Surgical ServicesOther Contacts: Charge nurse, providers and their staff, shift administrator, patients and their families/visitors, hospital staff, public, and other health care/community agenciesSCOPE:Machinery or Equipment Used: All office and patient care equipmentPhysical Demands: Lifts, positions and/or transfers patients; pushes, moves and lifts heavy equipment/supplies; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching; prolonged extensive or considerable standing/walking; manual dexterity in using office equipmentWorking Conditions: Exposure to crisis or stressful situations, infectious diseases/blood borne pathogens, Possible stress from emergency situation and multiple interruptions; subject to irregular hours and unpredictable work situationsRequired Protective Equipment: Masks and/or PAPR, gown, sterile and non-sterile gloves, face shield, gogglesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care including:Safety & protectionAssessmentIntervention SkillsEvaluationEquipment use and management2. Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:Talks with and listens to patients/team membersReports pertinent, concise information with applicable follow-upComplete timely, accurate clinical documentation/order entryProtects confidentiality of patient/colleagues3. Applies critical thinking skills and utilizes best practices and current research.Organizes multitask workloadPrioritizes and customizes patient plan of careAppropriately seeks assistanceCollects/integrates data from patient and/or multiple sourcesOrganizes/delivers care for multiple patient assignment4. Develops and maintain human care relationships.Adapts care management for diverse populations and environmentAdvocates for needs of patients and/or familiesProvides care in ethical and legal mannerRefers concerns/issues to appropriate resourcesCollaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary care teamDemonstrates a therapeutic relationship for patients well beingCollaborates with all members of the Perioperative Health Care Team5. Manages self and resources effectively.Acknowledges and adheres to limits of experience and capabilityIdentifies learning needs and seeks resourcesUtilizes equipment and supplies appropriatelyMaintain clean, orderly environment of careEnsures noise and traffic control in "sensitive areas"Seeks out and accepts feedbackRequests assistance appropriately6. Applies leadership skills.Appropriately utilizes scope of practice for self and othersInteracts with others in professional mannerManages conflictDelegates and assigns careCoordinates care within multi-disciplinary teamMaintains professional conversation/conduct in environment of care7. Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion by:Provides appropriate information to patientAssesses for barriers to learningUses colleagues as a learning resourceProvides counseling about health behaviorsSupports the preceptorship program, students and job shadow experiences8. Applies knowledge integration skills for the patient population served within unit.Provides age specific careApplies knowledge of expected norms in planning careApplies new data to improve careIntegrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual and physical skills9. Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served.See unit specific competencies Critical Care, IV sedation, Ensures patient safety during the Perioperative experience.Adheres to AAMI, SGNA, and ASPAN standards in delivering all aspects of patient care.Adheres to Surgical Services policies regarding post anesthesia care