RN (Outpatient Surgery)

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

About The Position

The RN provides outpatient surgery nursing care, applying clinical knowledge and the nursing process to assess patients, plan and implement care, evaluate responses, and revise care as patient conditions change. The role includes preoperative and postoperative care and assessment in accordance with PACU standards and policies, as well as documenting assessments, interventions, and patient responses. The RN communicates with patients, medical staff, coworkers, and nursing personnel to support patient care and departmental functioning. The role also involves accountability for sound nursing judgment and respectful, private patient care; prioritizing and completing assignments; supporting colleagues and trainees; and contributing to quality improvement, committees, and hospital or community activities. This is a part-time, day-shift position scheduled for 48 hours biweekly.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; RN or LPN education is listed.
Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Indiana.
CPR certification.
ACLS certification.
Preferably one to two years of experience in a clinical setting.
Acquire outpatient surgery education through clinical experience, on-the-job training, in-services, and continuing education.
Skills in patient assessment, preoperative care, and postoperative care.
Proficiently read, write, and understand English.
Accurately read fine print, supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures.
Accurately hear and follow verbal instructions.
Push and pull heavy objects, including gurneys, patient beds, and OR beds.
Lift patients and heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Membership in AORN is recommended.

Responsibilities

Consistently comply with established Behavioral Expectations.
Use current clinical knowledge and the nursing process to provide nursing interventions.
Apply knowledge of illness, trauma, surgical procedures, and anesthesia practice to patient care.
Assess patients according to PACU standards and policies, using information from the preadmissions process to initiate care.
Evaluate patient responses to care and re-evaluate care when patient conditions change.
Document and update assessments, interventions, and patient responses to medical and nursing care.
Use independent decision-making and effective problem-solving for patient care issues.
Use available patient assessment information to ensure accurate data for the nursing process.
Interact appropriately with medical staff and peers to benefit patient care.
Communicate pertinent information to coworkers, peers, and coordinators to support patient care and department functioning.
Serve as a resource on patient care and departmental policies and procedures for orientees, students, and other appropriate personnel.
Communicate with patients in a way they understand and convey assessment information to appropriate nursing staff at discharge.
Make decisions based on sound nursing judgment and protect patients’ right to considerate, private, and respectful care.
Prioritize and implement nursing care using sound judgment and accept responsibility for completing patient care assignments.
Perform professionally during crises and emergency situations.
Use and supervise the use of supplies and equipment economically.
Participate in hospital or community activities that promote nursing and patient care.
Work on nursing department committees and participate in medical and nursing department monitoring, quality assurance, and improvement procedures.
Accept other duties as assigned.