Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the physician in the delivery of patient care.
• Ability to apply knowledge of all ages and developmental levels to care given.
• Ability to communicate concisely with patients, families and staff; collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care.
• Ability to make assessments and problem solve.
• Possesses detailed knowledge of the use and maintenance of a wide variety of surgical equipment and instruments.
• Ability to complete patient documentation in a thorough and concise manner, in whatever mode is necessary.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and stressful situations.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer programs to manage work.
• Ability to be flexible with daily assignments in all surgical specialties.
• May float to both campuses as needed.
• OR I: A registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required.
• OR I: Minimum of one year of previous OR experience required.
• OR I: CPR (BLS) certification required.
• OR I: ACLS certification within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
• OR I: PALS certification within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
• OR I: Prior working knowledge of using a personal computer and electronic medical records required.
• OR II: Registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required.
• OR II: Minimum of three years of experience in an acute hospital setting required.
• OR II: Minimum of two years previous operating room experience working in the role of both a circulating nurse and scrub nurse required.
• OR II: CPR (BLS) certification required.
• OR II: ACLS & PALS certification within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
• OR II: Prior working knowledge of using a personal computer and electronic medical records required.

Nice To Haves

• OR I: Minimum of two years of experience in an acute hospital setting, and pediatric experience preferred.
• OR II: Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to complete the pre-operative physical, cognitive, spiritual and psychosocial assessment of patients awaiting surgery.
• Formulates plan of care and reviews and revises plan on an ongoing basis.
• Able to plan and give care based on the patient's age and level of development.
• Assures appropriate information management and documentation as per hospital policy; gives timely and thorough report to other members of the health care team using a designated hand off communication tool.
• Performs circulating duties in the operating suite and supervises surgical technologists.
• Ensures the Time Out procedure that verifies the correct patient, correct site, and the correct procedures is being performed.
• Assists in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient.
• Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis.
• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse assesses patient/family understanding and response to care provided; and patient/family educational needs.
• The nurse redirects care as needed.
• Works with surgical technologist in preparing the operating room for each procedure.
• Takes responsibility for the preparation of the sterile field set-up.
• Utilities the Surgeon Preference Card and with the surgical technologist, identifies and gathers all necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments for each operative procedure.
• Assures proper handling of contaminated instruments and cleaning of room after cases.
• Performs housekeeping duties as needed.
• Assists surgeon by anticipating needs and providing instruments and other materials in a timely manner.
• Responsible for all counted items throughout the procedure.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts per policy.
• Assists in limiting traffic in/out of room during procedures.
• Responsible for working with team members as time permits for: assisting in other OR's as needed, picking procedure supplies for the next day's schedule, stocking/restocking supply areas and OR's, outdating supply cupboards, and updating Surgeon Preference Cards.
• Works with leadership providing input into acquisition and need for supplies and equipment.
• Participates in/or prepares for in-services and patient care conference.
• Maintains "The Joint Commission" standards on an ongoing basis, and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for Joint Commission visits.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Serves on hospital or system committees as assigned; maintains two-way communication between Surgery Center staff and assigned committee.
• Understands the anatomy and physiology of surgical procedures.
• Follows AORN guidelines for perioperative practices and supportive agencies
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.