Student Nurse Float Pool Nursing Administration Per Diem Nights

Job description

The RN - Urology is responsible for the direct and indirect provision of professional nursing care of the patients in the Operating Room, Pre-Op, and PACU. The nurse is accountable for ongoing evaluation and documentation of all components of care delivered to customers within the Pre-Op, Operating Room, and PACU utilizing the nursing process.

nnESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

nnnKnows and adheres to policies of the Dunes Surgical Hospital and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.

nFollows policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for nursing care according to accepted standards.

nEnsures that the surgical room is sterile and safe for the patient

nPlans, implements, and evaluates preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician’s orders.

nMust have a strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long, arduous work hours.

nAssesses the needs of the patient during the procedure, to ensure the best outcome

nWorks with a physician to develop the care plan for the patient during the surgery

nContinues to evaluate the patient’s condition during the procedure and makes changes to the care plan as necessary

nMaintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and families, and other needed clinical competencies.

nEnsures that the sterile field is not compromised during the procedure

nKeeps the surgical area clean and organized for the scrub nurse and the physician; removes instruments and sponges as they are used during the procedure

nOrganizes and prepares medical records of patients. Documents care appropriately and fully. Follows up on missing data and other patient care needs.

nRemains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.

nSeeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.

nActively participates in appropriate committees as assigned.

nFollows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.

nUses good body mechanics.

nInforms management of applicable day-to-day situations.

nFollows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.

n nnnnSUPERVISOTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

nN/A

nnOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

nnKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

nnMust be a graduate of accredited college or university.

nRegistered Professional Nurse with current state licensure.

nMust have a minimum of 1 year work experience.

nBLS, ACLS and PALS certification

nAbility to function in a high stress environment.

nTeam player

nFlexibility

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nPHYSICAL DEMANDS

nnWill be required to lift patients frequently requiring the ability to lift 100 pounds.

nMust be able to exert at least 50 pounds of force to assist with patient transports.

nBe able to stand, bend, and stoop, and/or sit within a confined area for prolonged periods of time, up to 6 to 8 hours.

nBe able to function without nourishment or medication for a period of time extending to 6 to 8 hours. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

nDexterity: Frequent repetitive motion of hands/wrist involved.

nWill be working in a clean, well-lighted area

nMay be required to deal with unpleasant environmental situations resulting from patient care or patient activity.

nHazards and Risks: Direct patient contact with possible exposure to communicable diseases, exposure to radiation and CRT.

n nUSPI’S EDGE™ (EVERY DAY GIVING EXCELLENCE)

nUSPI’S EDGE™ is the key to the differentiation of USPI as a customer-focused company.  The process of completing EDGE™ requirements establishes processes and measurements that are collected, assimilated, and shared throughout USPI.  All employees are involved with EDGE™.  The involvement can range from doing their jobs to taking on the role of gathering and/or entering data into the computer.  All employees shall at some time during their employment be required to participate in the EDGE™ program.

nnnHEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996

nResponsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information. 

nnWORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

nMust be authorized to work in the United States.

nnAAP/EEO STATEMENT

nDunes Surgical Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

nRequired Skills Required Experience

Worksite address

north sioux city, SD, 57049, US

Who can apply

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