New Grad / Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative Nursing Residency Program

Proliance Surgeons•Renton, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Proliance Surgery Center at Valley is seeking professional registered nurses (RN) or new-graduate nurses interested in applying for our Perioperative Nursing Residency Program, which prepares the RN to work in the operating room as a circulating and scrub nurse at our outpatient orthopedic surgery center. This residency program consists of an initial structured 12 - 14 week educational course using AORN’s Periop 101: A Core Curriculum™ supplemented with interactive learning labs, peer discussions, and precepted clinical experiences. Course administration and successful transition to practice is guided by an in-center perioperative nurse educator where individual learner needs are addressed.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current State licensure and BLS and ACLS accreditation, or within 6 months of hire.
Problem solving skills.
Skill in using a computer.
Knowledge of applicable specialties.
Outpatient clinical organizational ability.
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective.
Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff.
Ability to multi-task.
Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete.
Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff.
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Consistency and timeliness in attendance.

Nice To Haves

Two years of OR (on-the-job training), Recovery Room, Intensive Care or Emergency Room experience is desired.
New RN graduates with an interest in the operating room will be considered.

Responsibilities

Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience.
Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff.
Assist in patient education during all phases of their surgical experience at the Center.
Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly.
Monitor use of all supplies.
Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient.
Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.
Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center.
Take an active role on committees within the department.
Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.
Performs charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested.