RN Operating Room

St. Charles Health System•Redmond, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Redmond hospital prides itself on being a close-knit, community hospital. The size and scope of our Operating Room gives our caregivers the opportunity to support a variety of service lines and while not feeling isolated into limited specialty service teams. In this position you will be caring for patients in our 3 room OR department averaging 145 general, orthopedic and GYN surgeries per month. Please note, this is a relief position, which means we are not able to offer most of our benefits package, including medical, dental or vision benefits. In lieu of those benefits, St. Charles Health System provides an additional 15% wage differential to anyone working in a qualified relief position. Please ask your Recruiter for more details about eligibility for this differential.

Requirements

As required by RN licensure.
Current Oregon RN license
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS within 60 days of hire
1 year OR experience required.
Completion of St. Charles Health System Perioperative 101 or equivalent may be considered.
Call required on a rotating basis.
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Call required on a rotating basis.
Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.

Nice To Haves

BSN
Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. CNOR)
Scrubbing experience.

Responsibilities

Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.
Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.
Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.
Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.
Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
Performs stand by callback as assigned. Varies by department.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.