OR RN - PRN

Jackson County Regional Health Center • Maquoketa, IA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, this role contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and families. The OR RN collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team while providing physical and psychological support to patients in the operative setting. This role delivers safe and reliable care for patients undergoing surgical procedures, including the surgical scrub roles, utilizing the nursing process and critical thinking skills. The OR RN provides patient advocacy while maintaining a strong understanding of the sterile environment.

Requirements

• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, OSHA, DIA and other federal/ state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Associate's Degree.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• 2-3 years working in the Operating Room
• Excellent communication, active listening, strong teamwork, ability to adapt quickly, attention to detail, respect for colleagues, clear and concise verbal communication, ability to handle high-pressure situations, and the capacity to build rapport with the surgical team; all while maintaining a professional demeanor and prioritizing patient safety.

Nice To Haves

• Current Basis Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS).
• Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Mandatory reporting for the State of Iowa.
• Nursing

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of effectively caring for a patient undergoing anesthesia, including but not limited to general anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) anesthesia and regional block anesthesia, conscious sedation, and local anesthesia.
• Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions assigned.
• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and accountability for the conditions of assigned patients.
• Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Prepares the Operating Room for the arrival of the surgical patients, assembling equipment, supplies, and instruments for surgical procedures according to preference cards and type of procedure.
• Assists with patient care activities including transporting patient, surgical scrub prep, positioning, application of cautery ground pad, and tourniquet cuff.
• Responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety and efficacy of the sterile field. Uses aseptic technique. Performs instrument, sponge, and sharp counts.
• Demonstrates correct technique in handling of instruments, sutures, specimens, and medications.
• Consistently delivers high quality care demonstrating nursing knowledge and skills in the operating room in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
• Assists with OR room turnover including opening sterile supplies and instruments.
• Performs routine cleaning on equipment.
• Documents patient status and care given while the patient undergoes the surgical procedure.
• Maintains an assertive yet supportive manner when functioning with team members and physicians.
• Establishes a climate of mutual respect and trust with patients, families, team members and physicians.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.

Benefits

• Adheres to the “Values and Behavior Statement” of Jackson County Regional Health Center.
• Adheres to HIPAA and maintains confidentiality as relates to all patient and medical information.
• Works in a safe manner at all times and adheres to our safety programs and service expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree