Full-time REGISTERED NURSE-Surgery

Mason District Hospital•Havana, IL

10d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

A professional registered nurse who has advanced expertise in surgical nursing. Accepts responsibility and accountability for assigned patients during a designated period. Under the supervision of the surgeon and the Nurse Manager of the Surgical Department, performs duties of the circulating nurse, surgical scrub nurse, PACU nurse, and Sterile Processing. During this time, the registered nurse is responsible for providing care, treatment, and education through the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. As a member of the Mason District Hospital’s Nursing Department, the registered nurse in the Surgery Department is expected to participate in the unit and the hospital-wide Performance Improvement Program.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Professional School of Nursing.
Current Illinois License
Demonstrates competency in basic surgical nursing, scrub, PACU, and sterile processing.
Demonstrates willingness to expand current nursing knowledge.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Able to handle stressful situations.
Able to complete the orientation program. (Each individual is responsible for making his/her needs known for appropriate in-service and continuing education programs to be presented.
CPR and ACLS certifications are required.
Preserves the confidentiality and safety of patients and staff.
Work schedules may vary (including weekends, holidays, and overtime). Working conditions require the circulation of nursing personnel throughout the facility as needed for varying census. Subject to exposure to infectious diseases, cuts, abrasions, burns, and punctures.
To perform nursing jobs in a safe manner for patients. The ability to lift 10 to 25 pounds, to perform extensive walking and standing, the ability to kneel, to bend, and to use hands for firm and manipulation are required. Corrected vision and color differentiation are necessary. Hearing is required. The ability to climb stairs is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintains the standard of documentation by completion of, but not limited to, the following: Signatures at the end of entry or in the appropriate area, proper correction of errors, and use of the hospital's list of approved abbreviations.
Maintains professional standards, including the following: Maintains an attendance and punctuality record which is consistent with hospital policy, Attends 100% of all mandatory in-service or meetings, Maintains awareness of patient schedules.

Responsibilities

Consistently assess problems appropriately in terms of scope, consequences, and needed interventions.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to differentiate between emergency and non-emergency tasks and responds accordingly.
Always seeks information or assistance from appropriate personnel when necessary regarding visitors who present difficulties.
Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation from a variety of perspectives, consider several alternatives, and choose an appropriate course of action.
Tactfully handles guests/patients who may be difficult; always remains positive, even when the guest/patient is upset.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.
Utilizes effective listening and questioning techniques.
Consistently coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during the assigned shift.
Regularly foresees potential problems and intervenes to mitigate adverse impacts; demonstrates a proactive attitude.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to recognize, establish, and deal with priorities promptly.
Performs all duties in an independent manner with little direct supervision. Meets deadlines without reminders.
Recognizes and performs duties that need to be performed, although not directly assigned. Regularly helps co-workers.
Cleans work area on own initiative.
Does not allow outside commitments to interfere with the work schedule.
Strives to recognize and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses; handles personal and professional frustrations appropriately.
Determines priority of data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs.
Involves patient, significant others, and health care providers in data collection when appropriate.
Maintains an effective rapport with patients, visitors, physicians, subordinates, and other Leaders.
Works collaboratively with other staff members to provide continuous service to the organization.
Demonstrates good judgment and analytical ability in preparing work for review.
Promotes confidentiality and uses complete discretion when discussing information.
Maintains calm, effective behavior in stressful situations.
Inspires confidence from callers, visitors, and co-workers by remaining well-informed and always prepared.
Establishes good rapport and cooperative working relationships with personnel in the organization.
Demonstrates ability to express self in all areas of communication (verbal, written, non-verbal).
Willingly accepts assignments to special projects.
Adheres to the identified work schedule; notifies the department Leader of needed changes in schedule.
Keeps voice down; does not shout or use improper language.
Responds to inquiries promptly and courteously.
Shares information so that the people who need to be aware of the facts are informed.
Participates in education and training that are specific to the patient population served (e.g., developmentally appropriate care, cultural diversity, patients with pain, victims of abuse or neglect, and diagnosis or procedure specific, such as patients with congestive heart failure or cesarean delivery).
Demonstrates the ability to work with a variety of patient populations (e.g., developmentally appropriate care, cultural diversity, patients with pain, victims of abuse or neglect, and diagnosis or procedure specific, such as patients with congestive heart failure or cesarean delivery).
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
Foster a professional and confidential relationship with staff, encouraging open communication, trust, and a high standard of professionalism within the department and the hospital.