Registered Nurse Operating Room - Full Time position at MedHealth Recruiting in Lanesville

MedHealth Recruiting is hiring Registered Nurse Operating Room - Full Time on Fri, 18 Oct 2013 03:14:02 GMT. This position is responsible for providing Perioperative nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures. The incumbent assumes accountability for direct and indirect implementation of the patients plan of care in the Perioperative setting. Essential Job Functions Adheres to the departments and hospitals policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and...

Registered Nurse Operating Room - Full Time

Location: Lanesville Indiana

Description: MedHealth Recruiting is hiring Registered Nurse Operating Room - Full Time right now, this position will be placed in Indiana. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. This position is responsible for providing Perioperative nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures. The incumbent assumes acco! untability for direct and indirect implementation of the patients plan of care in the Perioperative setting.

Essential Job Functions

Adheres to the departments and hospitals policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.

Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.

Assesses patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs. Gathers data relevant for patient care. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Plans care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments. Provides holistic! , comprehensive, and professional nursing care to patient with! in the scope of practice. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs.

Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of available communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Populations Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the departments defined specific populations served.

Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.

Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care, for example, changes in patient condition, patient r! esponses to intervention and reassessments of pertinent findings. Receives and assures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician orders.

Identifies opportunities for, and participates in, performance/quality improvement activities to improve clinical outcomes, healthcare delivery systems and address patient safety/satisfaction and cost containment.

Incorporates critical thinking into daily practice as demonstrated by quality of care provided, transfer of knowledge, follow through and patient outcomes. Leads, coordinates, and communicates the ongoing delivery of patient care services provided by members of assigned patient care teams(s); considers patient acuity and the competencies of care team members in delegating and assigning work and in adjusting assignments as necessary; assesses and monitors team performance to ensure the quality of care provided is consistent with the FHS standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinates nur! sing care and advocates for patient needs so that all appropriate disci! plines are informed of and participating in the plan of care.

Prepares patient for examination/procedure. Routinely explains delays. Assesses, monitors, and intervenes as indicated during and post examination or procedure.

Provides health care education and guidance to patient and/or families. Educates regarding results, findings and diagnoses to patient and/or patients family within scope of practice.

Performs related duties as required.

Provide pre-, intra- and post-operative patient care.

Use sterile/aseptic technique and work with Perioperative instrumentation and equipment.

Function as a circulator in the OR.

Education/Experience Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Minimum of one year previous OR experience.

Possession of a BSN degree is preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington S! tate Board of Nursing.

Current Healthcare BLS Certification.

CNOR (Certified Nurse of the Operating Room) preferred.

1+ to 2 years of experience

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Associate's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Never
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This position starts available on: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 03:14:02 GMT

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