Surgery RN

Summary: Responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of inpatient and outpatient surgery patients and outpatient procedure patients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient by proper positioning and provides patient care as needed. Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients and keeps accurate records. Formulates relevant nursing diagnosis based upon analysis of the data collected and the needs of the patient and family. Develops and documents a plan for nursing care which describes a systematic method for achieving the pre and post procedural goals of adequately preparing the patient physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Establishes realistic, measurable goals that incorporate educational and discharge needs. Assesses and identifies teaching and discharge planning needs of patients and families on admission through discharge. In PACU, receives anesthetized patients from surgery and monitors their progress and provides appropriate nursing care to enable them to move from state of anesthesia to state of alertness. Provides emergency post anesthesia care as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Behavioral Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Teamwork - Contributes to a climate where employees want to do their best and work together as a team; Accepts responsibility for establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with every member of the staff; Assists co-workers as needed; Displays a positive, cooperative team attitude and recognizes the achievement of others. Communication/Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrates the organization's cardinal value; to honor the dignity and worth of each individual; Relates to others in an honest, straightforward fashion and is professional verbally and non-verbally; Resolves conflict in a positive manner; Actively listens with a sincere attempt to understand and values different points of view; Respects the confidentiality of patient and employee information. Dependability/Reliability - Reports to work in a regular and timely manner and is willing to make schedule adjustments related to changes in workload activity; Accepts delegation responsibly and can be relied upon to perform duties and complete assignments independently and in a reasonable time frame; Observes appropriate work breaks and meal periods; Attends mandatory meetings and in-services; Demonstrates commitment and responsibility. Initiative - Recognizes and follows through with duties that need to be performed; Seeks out new assignments and assumes additional duties; Makes suggestions for improving procedures; Commits time and effort to hospital committees and community service; Participates in department in-service programs and takes responsibility for personal and professional growth. Decision Making/Judgment - Demonstrates the ability to secure and evaluate facts in making decisions and taking action and makes decisions in a timely manner; Makes good decisions when faced with new situations or incomplete information; Is able to effectively prioritize tasks; Approaches problems, challenges and new situations in an organized manner; Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in finding workable solutions and avoids recurring problems. Customer Service - Treats patients and co-workers with respect and professionalism; Assists others in the department and throughout the hospital; Takes initiative in working to solve customer complaints; Displays a "can do" attitude. Stewardship - Demonstrates a commitment to cost effectiveness and sound business practices; Conserves resources whenever appropriate. Change Management - Is open to change and makes suggestions for change; Maintains a positive attitude regarding change. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Experience in an operating room, post anesthesia care unit, and working knowledge of aseptic technique preferred. Telemetry experience preferred (if none, must successfully complete an EKG course within 6 months of hire). Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, physicians, employees, patients, families, and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills: Basic PC skills required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current RN license in Ohio ACLS certification required (must be obtained within 120 days of hire) PALS certification required (must be obtained within 120 days of hire) Current CPR certification IV therapy certification Age Specific Competencies: Knowledge and application of growth and development principles; utilization of effective communication strategies; implementation of specific technical factors. Pediatric; newborn-12 years of age Adolescent; 12-18 years of age Adult; 18-65 years of age Older Adult; 65+ years of age Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be free of all unlawful substances and alcohol. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.