RN Preop Holding

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Preop Holding RN provides specialized care to a variety of patient populations during the preoperative experience. As a member of the health care team, the RN delivers quality, patient- and family-centered care in accordance with St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The role applies professional nursing practice standards to enhance the experience of patients, families, and others, and oversees other caregivers’ work while providing care to assigned patients throughout the shift within the scope of RN licensure.

Requirements

Education as required for RN licensure.
Current Oregon RN license.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification upon hire.
Two years of acute care or higher experience in a hospital setting, level II or above, within the last five years.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records and MS Office.
Ability to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Department-specific acute care certification, such as CNOR, CAPA, or CPAN.
One year of recent pre-operative experience with a variety of patient populations within the last five years.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and Oregon nursing laws and regulations.
Assess patients’ conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; set outcomes, implement appropriate nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate progress.
Calculate medication dosages and administer medications accurately.
Document patient care in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support departmental and operating unit goals through continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Participate in professional growth and development for self and others.
Communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identify work-related problems, develop possible solutions, and implement solutions within scope of practice as appropriate.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values and promote Lean continuous improvement.
Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that enhance the care experience.
Provide a therapeutic presence by responding compassionately to patient needs, introducing oneself, explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names, discussing care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations; and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.