RN - Surgery Clinic, Full-Time, Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p
Job Summary: Provides direct patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses exam room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
Approaches patient in a kind, gentle and friendly manner.
Responds to patient’s inappropriate behavior in a therapeutic manner.
Takes appropriate actions and documents in response to manifested anxiety or distress. Requests Social Service/Pastoral Care, as appropriate.
Gives patient explanations and verbal reassurances consistently.
Adapts nursing procedures to meet the needs for treatment of individual neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate actions in a timely manner.
Demonstrates ability to assess cardiorespiratory systems for changes in pediatric to geriatric patients and is able to treat appropriately.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
Directs and assists in maintenance and handling of special equipment and instruments.
Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, takes appropriate actions and documents.
Adjusts expectations of patient behavior and acts according to the effect medication has on patient.
Positions patients safely; pads and protects bony prominences.
Preps and drapes patients correctly for all procedures.
Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during all procedures.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of exam rooms before and between cases and after terminal case, based on patient’s infection class.
Carries out established techniques for safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids, as per facility policies and procedures.
Coordinates and supervises patient care; provides patient and family with teaching/education, as necessary.
Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions and side effects.
Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Protects patient’s sensitivities and right to privacy.
Is able to open sterile supplies and set up for procedure.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of location, care and operation of all surgical equipment.
Accurately records, handles and labels specimens; demonstrates care of specimens.
Is consistently ready and prepared for assigned cases and has patient in the exam room 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Appropriately responds to the patient in an emergency or physically distressful situation.
Assessment and reassessment of the patient is clearly and concisely communicated in charting. Documentation meets current standards, policies and procedures and is completed within shift.
Effectively communicates with the physician in accounting for all sponges, needles and instruments during and after the procedure and documents in the appropriate area.
Communicates Laboratory/Imaging Services reports to the surgeon during the procedure.
Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationships with co workers for the patient’s benefit.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of instrument processing, sterilization and biological monitoring. Actively participates in instrument processing, as schedule allows.
Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self motivated; manages activity and time; does not waste time.
Professional Requirements:
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual education requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Regulatory Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Arkansas.
• Current BLS certification.
Language Skills:
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
Skills:
• Basic computer knowledge.
Physical Demands:
• Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Frequent standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds.
• This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.Additional Information Position Type : Full Time Shift : Day
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