Surgical Services Circulating RN 7A-3:30P Surgical Services

JOB SUMMARY

$10,000 Sign on bonus

7a-3:30

call required

Provides patient care to neonate through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assess operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Must possess a current Kentucky Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification

Required Licenses

[Kentucky, United States] Registered Nurses
Current RN license.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - 16-31%

Standing - 32%

Bending/Squatting - 1-15%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 1-15%

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear if needed.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed.

Color vision ability required.

Physical/Environmental requirements

Lifting - 0 -50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0- 50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling - Up to 200 lbs

Pushing - Up to 200 lbs

OSHA

High potential for direct exposures.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Supports the hospital Mission, Service, and Values

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Approaches patient in a kind, gentle and friendly manner.
Responds to patient's inappropriate behavior in a therapeutic manner.
Takes appropriate actions and documents in response to manifested anxiety or distress. Requests Social
Service/Pastoral Care, as appropriate.
Adapts nursing procedures to meet the needs for treatment of individual neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate actions in a timely manner.
Demonstrates ability to assess cardiorespiratory systems for changes and takes appropriate actions in a timely manner.
Demonstrates ability to assess cardiorespiratory systems for changes in pediatric to geriatric patients and is able to treat appropriately.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical//health care errors.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
Directs and assists in maintenance and handling of special equipment and instruments.
Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to mediations, takes appropriate actions and documents.
Adjusts expectations of patient behavior and acts according to the effect medications has on patient.
Positions patients safely; pads and protects bony prominences.
Preps and drapes patients correctly for all procedures.
Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during all procedures.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of OR suites before and between cases and after terminal case, based on patient's infection class.
Carries out established techniques for safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids as per hospital policies and procedures.
Coordinates and supervises patient care; provides patient and family with teaching/education, as necessary.
Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs actions and side effects.
Follows the five mediation rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Protect patient's sensitivities and right to privacy.
Demonstrates knowledge of arterial lines, Swan-Ganz, Spinal and epidural catheters and how to document appropriately.
Is able to open sterile supplies and set up for procedure.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of location, care and operation of all surgical equipment.
Accurately records, handles and labels specimens; demonstrates care of specimens.
Ensures Pre-op Checklist is complete (H&P present, informed consent signed, test results present, etc.) before patient is taken into surgical suite.
Is consistently ready and prepared for assigned cases and has patient in the surgical suite 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Appropriately responds to the patient in an emergency or physically distressful situation.
Assessment and reassessment of the patient is clearly and concisely communicated in charting.
Documentation meets current standards, policies and procedures and is completed within shift.
Effectively communicates with the physician in accounting for all sponges, needles and instruments during and after the procedure and documents in the appropriate area.
Communicates lab/imaging reports to the surgeon during the procedure.
Gives thorough report of patient's intraoperative condition to PACU nurse.
Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationships with co-workers for the patient's benefit.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of instrument processing sterilization and biological monitoring. Actively participates in instrument processing, as schedule allows.
Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of dysrhythmia, followed by appropriate treatment.
Is able to perform all duties of circulating and scrub nurses.
Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self motivated; manages activity and time; does not waste time.
Patient Population Served - Pediatrics/Adolescent/Adult/Geriatric
Demonstrates knowledge of patient population served including development norms and addresses abnormal findings.
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate assessments and planning of care for patient population served.
Demonstrates competency and knowledge of appropriate equipment for patient population served.
Demonstrates appropriate airway management and suctioning technique for patient population served.
Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect for patient population served and takes measures to report them according to protocol.
Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury in the patient population served.
Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the proper technique for the administration of mediation for the patient population served.
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate technique to obtain vital signs and is able to interpret norms for the patient population served.
Demonstrates knowledge of location and use of emergency equipment and drugs for the patient population served.
Provide education to patient/family based on identified learning needs of the patient population served.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Professional Requirements

Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. completes annual education requirements.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends at least 75% staff meetings annually, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Complies with al organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital , as well as the focus statement of the department.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

-see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.

-recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters

-show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times

-be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

-maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior

-listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake

-never underestimate the power of an apology

-refrain from blame and judgment

-bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

-value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together

-treat others in a way that I would like to be treated

-participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health

-foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults

-speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates

-value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole

-meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job

I Will Communicate

-smile at everyone

-always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction

-follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away

-escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination

I Will Adapt To Change

-be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge

-embrace change and set the example for those around me

-accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over

-manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed

I Will Be A Champion

-serve with passion

-view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly

-take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area

-go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers

-dare to make a difference and be exceptional

-constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health

-speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work

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Education
Required
Associates or better in Nursing
Preferred
Masters or better in Nursing
Bachelors or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Registered Nurse

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