Specialty/Procedure RN - General Surgery

Best Care•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient. Procedure nurses must demonstrate knowledge of basic sterile technique, attention to detail to ensure physician preferences are met, and assessment and reassessment skills for patient safety. This includes pre-procedure stability, tolerance of procedures, pain evaluation, intra-operative support, medication response, and post-procedure pain and infection status. The nurse must communicate clearly with the healthcare team and be willing to learn infection control principles for equipment and supply care post-procedure.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Three to five years previous experience in a clinical nursing unit with preference in Labor & Delivery or in patient/out patient surgery or plastic surgery.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
Ability to think critically and problem solve.
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, assessment skills, knowledge of basic sterile technique, utilization of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and perform Intravenous (IV) therapy.
Willingness to learn all principles of infection control.
Well-versed in all aspects of clinic nursing including but not limited to phone triage, emergency preparedness, Intravenous (I.V.) infusions, and coverage of providers.
Ability to identify emergency scenarios and institutes corrective actions in a calm and efficient manner.
Demonstrate a calm demeanor, thorough assessment, and empathy in handling situation of fetal loss and in evaluating postpartum patients.
Able to perform IV therapy including insertion, aseptic technique, care of the site/dressing of the site, and use of the pump.
Experience with Microsoft Office in order to report data collection of in-office procedures and chart audits.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.
Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the patient's needs.
Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
Triages emergency and all other patient calls to determine patient needs by making detailed inquiries of patient history, notifying physician and treating according to physician's orders 100% of the time.
Prepares patient for physician exam by assessing symptoms, weighing patient, checking vital signs, obtaining relevant information pertinent to patient needs, documenting all information/procedures and reviewing patients medical record 95% of time when applicable.
Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.
Collaborates with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
Provides teaching specific to the patient.
Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals.
At the direction of the physician, provides patient and family education regarding proper use of medication, medical equipment and health/illness prevention to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness and recommending appropriate community resources 95% of the time.
Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care.
Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
Administers medications according to physician orders to ensure patient health care by injection, inhalation, oral or intravenous methods 100% of the time.
Performs diagnostic testing under direction of physicians to obtain relevant information pertinent to the patient needs 95% of the time.
Start, maintain and discontinue Intravenous (IV )infusions.
Performs phlebotomy to obtain specimens according to standardized procedures 95% of the time.
Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission.
Communicates effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients and family.
Takes pride in the unit by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
Maintains a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
Maintains competence in area of experience.
Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.
Greets, directs and assists patients to ensure proper care, by inquiring and facilitating patient care in a prompt and polite manner 99% of the time.
Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or staff/employees.
Completes appropriate report form for a risk (e.g., variance/incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
Works within the scope of practice as defined by Nurse Practice Act.
Provides appropriate follow-up care to coordinate patient needs by following department specific guidelines 95% of the time.
Maintains work areas to ensure healthy environmental conditions by cleaning and organizing equipment and rooms 95% of the time.
Assists physician with various procedures to facilitate patient care by preparing and monitoring patient, readying, supplies, medications, equipment and assisting according to physician instructions 99% of time.
Fiscally accountable.
Acts professionally responsible for human and other resources.
Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.