Francisan Health-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Lafayette, IN
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

The Procedural Lead, Registered Nurse (RN) assists in operations including helping set up the operating suite and maintaining the sterile field, transporting patients to surgery, and assisting with procedures. This position provides professional care for patients under the supervision of the provider and educates patients on procedures and follow up care. The Procedural Lead is the designated specialty area expert and functions as a liaison between staff and providers. The position assists in the orientation and continuing education of other staff in the perioperative area by assisting with the implementation of all policies and procedures for designated specialty area. This position is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the development of a plan of care, including implementing, reassessing, evaluating and revising the plan of care.

  • Participate in call rotation.
  • Serve as liaison and coordinate all aspects of care by partnering with physicians (surgeons and anesthesiologists) and vendors to ensure specialty area needs are addressed.
  • Oversee maintenance of physician preference cards, instrument sets, implants and equipment for specialty area.
  • Provide training to staff and Residents on changes to or new supplies, equipment and procedures relevant to specialty area.
  • Seek best practice for improvement in specialty area.
  • Practice nursing according to the organization and established nursing philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
  • Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, families, and coworkers.
  • Collaborate with patients and their families, as well as members of a multidisciplinary team, to ensure optimal patient outcomes and enhancement of the patient experience.
  • Assess, collect, and analyze comprehensive objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data pertinent to patient condition.
  • Develop and implement a plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family; ensure the plan of care is continually reviewed and revised as the patient's condition warrants.
  • Prioritize and implement the identified plan, coordinate care delivery, employ interventions to improve patient outcomes while providing a safe, respectful, and ethical practice environment.
  • Communicate timely changes in patient assessment/ongoing reassessment to providers that warrant consideration and/or a change in the plan of care.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment by handling and clearing instruments, equipment, and supplies, in accordance with infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Maintain nursing supplies inventory by checking stock and outdates to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, and placing orders for required inventory.
  • Required Associate's Degree.
  • 2 years Operating Room Experience Required.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board.
  • Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association Unit Specific Certifications - Franciscan Alliance.
  • Bachelor's Degree - Preferred.
  • Professional Development Opportunities.
  • Faith-based, Mission-focused Organization.
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