Nurse Hospital Care - Surgery RN

POSITION SUMMARY Plans, implements, and evaluates surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:

• Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
• Earned a nursing diploma ordegree from a college or university.
• Must respond to hospital within thirty minutes for “on call” requirements.
• Previous Surgery experience.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience:

Perioperative Care

Equipment and Skills Training:

The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. Equipment for the following surgical specialties: general, AEM; genitourinary, lithotripsy; ophthalmologic/Phacoemulsification/I&A; plastic; orthopedic/Andrews table/total joint replacement/Captain's Chair/ spinal fixation cases; ENT; obstetric/gynecologic; vascular; oral; Amsco Flash Autoclave; Network computer system, Omnicell Medication System, AT&T Language Line.

Physical Environment:

A surgical unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age ninety-nine plus years of age.

Physical Effort:

• Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.
• Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
• Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination. Develops age specific plan of care for each patient identifying problems/needs and communicating nursing plan to health care team.
• Anticipates and provides equipment and supplies in a timely manner and organized manner based on the needs of the patient and surgeon.
• Creates and maintains a sterile field by using principles of aseptic practice in varying situations, initiates corrective action when break in technique occurs, communicates/documents maintenance of sterile field.
• Performs count by following established policy and procedures, initiates corrective action when counts are incorrect, and communicates/documents results of counts.
• Anticipates and provides safe anatomical positioning based on the needs of the patient and surgeon in accordance to policy and procedure.
• Monitors and controls the OR Suite environment (temperature, humidity, and sensory) maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to OR sanitation policies.
• Handles/ transports/ stores/ prepares/ specimens/administers medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Return equipment and supplies to proper place and prepare OR room for next case.
• Uses supplies judiciously and documents patient charges completely and accurately.
• Facilitates staff development, assists with the orientation and training of new personnel, and participates in the development of educational program for co-workers.
• Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communication.
• Return promptly from breaks and give breaks as needed.