Registered Nurse (RN) - Periop Advanced, Neuro Operating Room, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN-Periop Advanced provides direct and indirect nursing care to assigned periop patients for the following services: CVOR, Neuro, Difficult Airway, Transplant and Ophthalmology. This role provides nursing support in the care and preparation of patients undergoing advanced periop procedures. The nurse works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee but is independent in applying advanced periop nursing knowledge and skills, managing clinical situations for which responsible. The position functions as an important member of the surgical team in the operating room and at times, circulates all levels of advanced periop service cases. The role requires the ability to take call, including weekends. This position is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Prisma Health Richland Hospital is a regional academic medical center with over 125 years of service, offering a wide range of primary and specialty healthcare services. It houses the only Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in the Midlands and is a Magnet-designated hospital, recognizing nursing excellence. The Neurosurgery Operating Room has five operating rooms and specializes in spine and cranial surgery.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing (AD N).
One (1) year experience as a registered nurse.
Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
Ability to maintain inventory control (Surgeon's preferences and instrumentation needs).
Ability to precept new staff to the OR and maintain continuing education credits.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency from another organization (in lieu of 1 year RN experience).
1 year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience for internal candidates within the same service line (in lieu of 1 year RN experience).
Nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse (in lieu of Associate degree in nursing).

Responsibilities

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with Board of Nursing in the state in which work is performed and regulatory scope of practice.
Documents surgical procedure, surgical counts and prep for intensive on and off pump procedures, interacting with team members, including surgeons in preparing for multifaceted procedures.
Operates and prepares complicated surgical equipment and devices.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol.
Assesses patient’s needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.
Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining expected clinical outcomes.
Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team.
Documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner meeting all required and regulatory standards.
Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with evidence-based practice standards.
Follows strict infection prevention precautions.
Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
Assesses and manages patients' pain utilizing appropriate pain management techniques.
Establishes a relationship with patients and families, keeping them regularly informed.
Functions as a patient and family advocate.
Participates in patient and family education related to the illness and plan of care.
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities, qualifications and scope of practice.
Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
May be required to assist the Surgical Technologist in a scrub role as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.