Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Northwell•Town of Huntington, NY

7d•$57 - $79

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room provides age-specific nursing care to a designated group of patients using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments, and uses leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct or delegate activities of the patient care unit team. The role includes assessing patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifying outcomes and individualized goals, developing and implementing plans of care, evaluating care effectiveness, administering medications and treatments, supporting patient and family education, and coordinating discharge planning. The nurse also assists physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures, monitors and documents patient status and responses, and contributes to unit improvement efforts. Hours and days vary. The position includes every other weekend and holidays, and requires on-call availability on weekdays, weekends, off shifts, and holidays. Shifts may start between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and end between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Current BLS certification.
Documented operating room experience.
If hired after January 1, 2013, must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years of the employment date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health status, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological status; mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, skin condition, pain, and pain management.
Interview patients, explain policies and procedures, review charts, answer questions, and communicate and document patient status and plans of care.
Assess patients’ psychosocial health, including expectations, coping mechanisms, comprehension, and cultural or ethnic requirements; document psychological status and care plans and identify support resources.
Identify actual and potential patient problems, determine teaching needs, develop measurable outcomes, and establish individualized patient goals.
Formulate and document plans of care, prioritize care activities, coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication, and collaborate with physicians and other health team members.
Implement plans of care, maintain patient safety, reassess patients and revise plans as needed, administer prescribed treatments, use patient-care equipment correctly, and provide emotional support.
Apply scientific principles and perform procedures safely, efficiently, and on time; observe, report, and document patient conditions and responses to treatments and interventions.
Respond effectively to emergencies, communicate with families or caretakers, participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, and provide discharge instructions.
Evaluate care effectiveness and outcomes, conduct variance analysis for performance improvement, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.
Collaborate with physicians and care team members on treatment regimens, assist physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures, and keep the Patient Care Manager/designee and physician informed of relevant changes.
Use clinical judgment to delegate assignments to patient care and support staff and ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner.
Perform grade I-IV decubitus care and preventive skin care, including simple dressings, warm or cold compresses, irrigations, and other skin-care procedures as needed.
Administer medications safely and correctly, including preparation and administration of local solutions, IV drips, and IV push medications in accordance with department policy; document medications and educate patients about drug and food interactions.
Participate in patient and family education, identify teaching opportunities and resources, evaluate teaching effectiveness, and document education and feedback.
Perform related duties as required.