RN Surgery - 36 hrs/wk, 2nd shift

Blanchard Valley Health System•Findlay, OH

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of your job description is to assess, plan, direct, administer, teach, and evaluate nursing care; to ensure quality and efficiency according to established policies and procedures, and especially the performance of job-related technical skills.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Knowledge of instruments and medically related equipment for surgical and endoscopic procedures
On-call duties which would require that you arrive at the facility within 30 minutes after being contacted by hospital personnel
Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills
Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/ department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Special Care experience
ACLS certification
Experience in surgery, minor surgery, endoscopy or emergency room nursing

Responsibilities

Assumes an active role in keeping informed regarding changes in policies, surgical procedures and equipment.
Supports the implementation of clinical changes and evidence based practices.
Tailors nursing care to meet the age specific and developmentally appropriate patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge of care standards that reflect professional and JCAHO guidelines for care and recognizes personal accountability for the guidelines
Functions as a team member and works collaboratively and interdependently in the circulator and scrub nurse roles.
Demonstrates appropriate isolation techniques and procedures in accordance with universal precautions to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Demonstrates knowledge in correct use of all forms and documentation utilized in the day to day operations of the department.
Maintains an awareness and demonstrates an understanding of the surgical patient’s need for comfort, positioning, safety and follows through to provide needed services.
Demonstrates cost effective awareness and practices efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and equipment.
Assures patient’s rights to confidentiality of care and treatment.