About this opportunity
Bay Area Hospital lists this RN/Registered Nurse Weekend - NIGHT SHIFT - Emergency Nursing opportunity in fort bridger, Wyoming. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Time Type:
Full time
Hours per Pay Period:
72 Shift:
Operating Room
Current Bay Area Hospital Employee:
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The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.
Registered Nurse - Surgical ServicesWithin the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.
Support the organizations mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.
Functions as circulating nurse or scrub nurse, as appropriate
Manages patients undergoing moderate sedation, including medication administration, monitoring, routine and emergency airway management
Prepares Operating Room for surgery
Reviews provider’s preference card, confirms all necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment are available
Administers medications aseptically to a sterile field
Transports patients to the OR and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to give report and finish documentation as needed
Stays with patients to assist with induction anesthesia
Sees patient in pre-op area for assessment and interview, reviews chart/consent and checks for surgical site markings
When patients are stable and anesthetized, positions the patients, applies warmers and preps the surgical sites while maintaining patient’s privacy
Initiates surgical safety checklists and procedural timeout
Connects all equipment and cords
Continues to monitor surgical field, anticipates needs of surgical team, confines and contains sponges in sponge counter (as applicable; Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.
Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.
Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:
Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.
Skin assessment/wound care
Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.
Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.
Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.
Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.
Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.
Must be able to take call nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis; must be within 20 minute travel time to hospital
Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Graduation from an accredited perioperative program preferred
Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred
~ Operating room experience within past two years or graduation from an accredited perioperative program preferred
Union Affiliation: ONA
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Requires frequent use of personal computer
Support the organizations mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.
Functions as circulating nurse or scrub nurse, as appropriate
Manages patients undergoing moderate sedation, including medication administration, monitoring, routine and emergency airway management
Prepares Operating Room for surgery
Reviews provider’s preference card, confirms all necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment are available
Administers medications aseptically to a sterile field
Transports patients to the OR and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to give report and finish documentation as needed
Stays with patients to assist with induction anesthesia
Sees patient in pre-op area for assessment and interview, reviews chart/consent and checks for surgical site markings
When patients are stable and anesthetized, positions the patients, applies warmers and preps the surgical sites while maintaining patient’s privacy
Initiates surgical safety checklists and procedural timeout
Connects all equipment and cords
Continues to monitor surgical field, anticipates needs of surgical team, confines and contains sponges in sponge counter (as applicable; Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.
Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.
Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:
Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.
Skin assessment/wound care
Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.
Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.
Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care.
Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.
Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.
Must be able to take call nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis; must be within 20 minute travel time to hospital
Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Graduation from an accredited perioperative program preferred
Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred
~ Operating room experience within past two years or graduation from an accredited perioperative program preferred
Union Affiliation: ONA
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Requires frequent use of personal computer
Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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