About this opportunity
USA Health lists this Perioperative Registered Nurse (Weekends) - Surgical Services, Providence Hospital opportunity in mobile, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Practices family centered nursing according to policies and Nurse Practice Act
Serves as Charge Nurse when assigned; supervises plans, evaluates, and coordinates patient care provided by other licensed and non-licensed staff Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards
Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values
Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality
Serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students
Available in hospital within thirty to forty-five (30-45) minutes of call
Utilizes the nursing process to: assess the patient, plan individualized care, identify expected outcomes and implement and evaluate nursing interventions for patients and families
Provides direct patient care according to unit specific competencies
Administers medications including controlled substances by all routes
Responds appropriately to emergency patient situations; performs basic life support and management of arrest situations
Requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care
When performing skilled procedures the RN can state the purpose, rationale, precautions and observations related to that procedure; utilizes proper body mechanics when: moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety or moving equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions
Utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Hospital Information System
Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone
Responds to overhead pages
Maintains accurate and complete medical records by: utilizing the correct documentation tools and procedures, completing peri-operative assessments within unit time frame and completing patient charges accurately
Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict
Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit
Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements
Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Accepts reassignment to other areas of Surgical Services with a positive attitude
Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Infant-Toddler/Preschool, School Age/Adolescent, Reproductive Age, Post/Peri Menopausal
Manages peri-operative patient utilizing principles of aseptic practice and initiates corrective action when breaks occur
Uses technically advanced equipment; participates in evaluation of new products
Maintains appropriate supplies for procedural needs
Provides appropriate care to specimens and cultures as directed by set Policies and Procedures
Performs scrub and circulating duties
Establishes and maintains sterile field
Maintains unit specific quality control logs; inspects sterile items for contamination/outdates before opening
Accompanies patient to PACU and provides appropriate handoff communication
Monitors and maintains peri-operative environment (i.e. temperature, traffic, aseptic technique)
Performs sponge and sharp counts and initiates corrective actions when counts are incorrect
Communicates/documents results of counts according to facility policy
Monitors labeling of medications on the sterile field and responsible for accurate mixing/dosing
Utilizes two patient identifiers
Actively participates in all unit based activities in regards to NPSGS such as Thromboembolytic Prevention, Pre-op antibiotic administration 1 Hour prior to incision, Beta Blocker administration prior to surgery, Universal Protocol and Labeling medications on sterile field
Actively demonstrates an understanding of patient safety in daily practice in regards to: fall prevention, positioning, transfers, surgical site i.d., electrosurgical safety, laser safety, fire in the OR and signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia
Pulls cases utilizing the surgeon preference card
Ensures all supplies required for assigned case are available and in date when case is pulled
Ensures case is appropriately set up prior to transfer of the patient to the room
Actively participates in unit based educational activities (i.e. role playing or return demonstration)
Utilizes down time between cases effectively to support unit cleanliness, appropriate stock levels, and extra duty assignments
Completes vendor notification forms for implant tracking
Actively participates in unit based recycle/reprocessing activities
Ensures medical record requirements are on the chart and reviewed prior to transfer of the patient to the OR such as Pre-op orders, H&P with updated signature, consults, labs, consent and Medicaid tubal/hysterectomy consents are signed as appropriate
Demonstrates daily an understanding of team work
Identifies, organizes and directs activities to utilize resources, personnel, and materials to meet the needs of the patient and nursing staff
Communicates with the OR leadership team, on an ongoing basis, regarding: changes in unit status, patient related issues, staffing issues, Quality Management issues and other events as they evolve
Acts as first line in problem resolution with other departments and any patient complaints
Verifies that emergency equipment is functional;
Participates on committees as assigned
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned
Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Required and
BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and able to adapt to rapidly changing environment. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and able to adapt to rapidly changing environment.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and different context. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and different context.
Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruption. Ability to multi-task with frequent interruption.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Worksite address
mobile, AL, 36624, US
Who can apply
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