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Job description
NMC is currently recruiting a RN in the Operating Room. The position is part-time (40 hours bi-weekly), hours very Mon-Fri from 6:30a-5p with evening and weekend call rotation. Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future. IND123
Pay Range
$ to $ USD
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by a labor union. Wages, benefits, and certain terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
OR Registered Nurse
JOB SUMMARY:
The Operating Room RN provides safe nursing care in a timely manner to patients on the assigned unit with a high degree of independence. Performs within the scope of a RN as defined by the Vermont State Board of Nursing, functions regularly as charge nurse.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or enrolled in an accredited Direct Entry to Master of Science in Nursing Program with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Vermont (VT RN license or Compact State RN)
Experience: Successful completion of Surgical Services orientation
Certifications Required: BLS required and ACLS required within 6 months of hire; PALS, CNOR encouraged.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports To: Director Surgical Services
Other Contacts: Charge nurse, providers and their staff, shift administrator, patients and their families/visitors, hospital staff, public, and other health care/community agencies
SCOPE:
Machinery or Equipment Used: All office and patient care equipment
Physical Demands: Lifts, positions and/or transfers patients; pushes, moves and lifts heavy equipment/supplies; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching; prolonged extensive or considerable standing/walking; manual dexterity in using office equipment
Working Conditions: Exposure to crisis or stressful situations, infectious diseases/blood borne pathogens, Possible stress from emergency situation and multiple interruptions; subject to irregular hours and unpredictable work situations
Required Protective Equipment: Masks and/or PAPR, gown, sterile and non-sterile gloves, face shield, goggles
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care including:
Safety & protection
Assessment
Intervention Skills
Evaluation
Equipment use and management
2. Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by: Talks with and listens to patients/team members
Reports pertinent, concise information with applicable follow-up
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation/order entry
Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues
3. Applies critical thinking skills and utilizes best practices and current research. Organizes multitask workload
Prioritizes and customizes patient plan of care
Appropriately seeks assistance
Collects/integrates data from patient and/or multiple sources
Organizes/delivers care for multiple patient assignment
4. Develops and maintain human care relationships. Adapts care management for diverse populations and environment
Advocates for needs of patients and/or families
Provides care in ethical and legal manner
Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources
Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary care team
Demonstrates a therapeutic relationship for patients well being
Collaborates with all members of the Perioperative Health Care Team
5. Manages self and resources effectively. Acknowledges and adheres to limits of experience and capability
Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
Maintain clean, orderly environment of care
Ensures noise and traffic control in "sensitive areas"
Seeks out and accepts feedback
Requests assistance appropriately
6. Applies leadership skills. Appropriately utilizes scope of practice for self and others
Interacts with others in professional manner
Manages conflict
Delegates and assigns care
Coordinates care within multi-disciplinary team
Maintains professional conversation/conduct in environment of care
7. Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion by: Provides appropriate information to patient
Assesses for barriers to learning
Uses colleagues as a learning resource
Provides counseling about health behaviors
Supports the preceptorship program, students and job shadow experiences
8. Applies knowledge integration skills for the patient population served within unit. Provides age specific care
Applies knowledge of expected norms in planning care
Applies new data to improve care
Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual and physical skills
9. Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served. See unit specific competencies Aseptic Practice
Equipment and Product Safety
Patient and Worker Safety
Patient Care
Sterilization and Disinfection
Ensures patient safety during Perioperative experience Adheres to AORN standards in delivering all aspects of patient care
Adheres to Surgical Services policies regarding surgical counts, patient and staff introductions and surgical "time out"
Oversees, participates in: Patient flow and case specific communications
Universal Protocol and time-out
Patient positioning
Sterile technique and all that encompasses #IND123
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Northwestern Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Northwestern Medical Center is dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources for assistance.
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