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. The RN delivers quality, patient- and family-centered care as a member of the health care team, following St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The role applies professional nursing standards to enhance the experience of patients, families, caregivers, and others, and oversees other caregivers’ work while providing care to assigned patients within the scope of RN licensure. The RN assesses patient condition and needs, uses critical thinking and clinical judgment to establish outcomes, implements nursing interventions, collaborates with other disciplines, and evaluates progress. The role administers medications accurately, documents care in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements, contributes to quality improvement and professional development, and communicates effectively with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests. The position also promotes a safe, healing environment and supports the organization’s vision, mission, values, continuous improvement principles, and standards for ethical conduct and confidentiality. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position on the first shift. The stated schedule is 40 hours per week, with shift hours of 0545–1615; scheduled days may include weekends and holidays. The position reports to the Department Manager/Director.

Requirements

Current Oregon RN license.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification upon hire.
At least 2 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 collaborative skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records systems and MS Office.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

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

Provide specialized preoperative care to a variety of patient populations.
Deliver quality patient- and family-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards.
Oversee the work of other caregivers and provide care to assigned patients within the scope of RN licensure.
Assess patient condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; set outcomes, implement nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate patient progress.
Calculate dosages and administer medications accurately in accordance with organizational procedures.
Document patient care in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in continuous quality improvement, departmental activities, and activities that promote professional growth and development.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally, 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, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles.
Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that enhance the care experience.
Provide a therapeutic presence by responding compassionately to patient needs, explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names and care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conduct activities professionally and confidentially, comply with applicable laws and policies, act ethically, report suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.