RN - Operating Room - Rockbridge

Carilion Clinic•Lexington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital (CRBH) in Lexington, VA. Will assist as a Pre-Surgical Testing (PST) Nurse in the following capacity: The PST position involves : Updating a patient's medical record in preparation for an upcoming procedure completing/arranging necessary diagnostics (such as lab work and EKGs) providing the patient with specific education regarding preparing for their upcoming procedure As a registered nurse, you are expected to consistently deliver the best in care and customer service and demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with our patients, their families, visitors, and with each other. As part of the health care team, RNs assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. The registered nurse also utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area. Age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care. Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status. Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately. Contributes to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities. Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient’s rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served. Determines and performs within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement. Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances. Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes. Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians. Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs. Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines. Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area. Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees. Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation. Provides input into practice, environment, and work issues by participating on unit, hospital, and/or system activities which facilitates staff participation/input in decision making. Assists with providing education activities for unit/department.

Requirements

Graduate of school of professional nursing of an accredited college or graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
AHA BLS-HCP required.
Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC).

Nice To Haves

May be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit.

Responsibilities

Updating a patient's medical record in preparation for an upcoming procedure
Completing/arranging necessary diagnostics (such as lab work and EKGs)
Providing the patient with specific education regarding preparing for their upcoming procedure
Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
Collaborating with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care
Administering and documenting treatments and medications accurately
Identifying, implementing, and documenting patient/family (caregiver) educational needs
Contributing to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities
Acting as a patient advocate, protector of patient’s rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support
Applying knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients
Determining and performing within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement
Exhibiting clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances
Planning strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes
Functioning as a role model for clinical practice
Managing resources, establishing priorities, and modifying environment to meet patient care needs
Completing manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines
Using problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations
Taking an active role in the orientation of new employees
Providing feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation
Providing input into practice, environment, and work issues by participating on unit, hospital, and/or system activities
Assisting with providing education activities for unit/department