RN-Intern Care Unit - Fairfield, OH, United States - Mercy Health

Description

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PRN- Outpatient Surgery

The Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient's problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness.

• Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
• Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers necessary for completion of surgery.
• Observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Provides preop, intraop, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
• Assess the patient's condition before, during, and after the operation to ensure an optimal outcome for the patient.
• Anticipates the scrub nurse's needs and opens sterile packs, operates equipment, and keeps accurate records.
• Responsible for reprocessing if on Endoscopy team.
• BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred)
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
Work Experience
2 years of Critical Care experience (preferred)
Completion of OR internship program (preferred)
Training
Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.

• Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others.
• Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.
• Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care.
• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.
• revises plan of care accordingly.
• Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.
• Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.
• Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.
• Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.
• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
• Knowledge of sterile field and sterilization guidelines
• Anticipates needs for the use of surgical equipment and supplies
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Perform shift work
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Gaseous risk exposure

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adults years)
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Educational Assistance

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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