Nurse Hospital Care - Surgery RN

Clinical Competence in Patient CareComplies with patient safety standards.Safety Administers Medications and IV TherapiesAdheres to the 5 Rs of medication administration. Professional Behavior and GrowthDemonstrates evidence of professional growth by education thru attendance at seminars and in-services related to field of practice, and on hospital and unit committees.Fosters Employee Collaboration and TeamworkRecognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.Identifies and Contributes to Performance Improvement OpportunitiesParticipates in performance improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement, looking at best practices.Appropriately Utilizes ResourcesReports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off request. Supports Activities for Exceptional Customer Service.Demonstrates a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.CirculatorIdentify needs supplies and equipment to prepare OR Suite for patient care; inspect OR Suite to determine if it is clean and equipment is in readiness for case.PACUAirway managementAssess rate, depth, symmetry of respirationAuscultate chestProvide adjunct airways and supplemental oxygen as indicatedPlace pt. Surgical Site AssessmentObserve op site ? Stays current on McKesson Applications, including but not limited to (clinical care station, Med. Assists in transporting patients back to inpatient area?s.McKesson/ Paragon Applications for all RN?Is able to navigate the electronic record freely, with interruptions and doesn?Enters all data appropriately and correctly, including but not limited to (Correct? Participants, Times, Care Plan, Time Out, Wound Class, Medication times) and closes out the record before getting out of it.QualificationsEDUCATIONGraduate of an accredited school of nursingEXPERIENCE2-3 years med/surg experience preferred or previous experience in the operating room environment.RN, BLS Certification and must obtain ACLS certification.