RN - OR/Specialty Procedures

POSITION TITLE: Specialty Procedures Registered Nurse/OR Procedural Nurse

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Nurse Manager - Adult and Procedural Units

EMPLOYEE PAY STATUS: Non-Exempt

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phase of care. Responsibilities include within the general surgical suites, ECT suite, TMS suite and gastro-intestinal (GI) procedure suites. Participates with other facility team members to provide optimal patient care and efficient patient flow, taking into consideration the population specific needs for patients at all stages of life.

THIS POSITION IS EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN COMPETENCIES AND WORK IN ALL OF THESE SPECIALTY AREAS OF NURSING CARE AND SERVE AS AN EXPERT RESOURCE TO OTHER TEAM MEMBERS.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Exhibits the values of ACH while providing direct patient care across the operative, procedural, medical-surgical, and adult behavioral health continuum.

· Maintains familiarity and proficiency with standards of care, standardized treatment procedures, and all aspects of the medical-surgical acute care continuum as well as the adult behavioral health continuum.

· Assists Nurse Manager in performing assigned quality improvement activities to ensure regulatory compliance within these areas of nursing care.

· Performs unit operations activities including, but not limited to: unit-based quality control testing, completion of logs, procedural instrument inventory support/maintenance, and procedural equipment quality control activities.

· Interacts professionally and communicates clearly with providers, administration, and other team members serving as a resource person for other personnel of the facility and for community health care programs.

· ACTIVELY participates in problem solving, goal setting and the development, implementation and evaluation of programs / projects.

· Ensures assigned specialty clinical units are in compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations and Joint Commission standards at all times.

· Participates on various facility committees as requested.

· Displays good theoretical and practical knowledge of pathology and psychopathology and appropriate treatment techniques for each type of routinely performed medical-surgical and procedural therapy.

· Actively follows policies and procedures to ensure that the facility meets the needs of the client population.

· Owns quality client care through self-practice behaviors that are in compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, facility policies and procedures and local, state and federal law.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The following represent the minimum education, licensure, knowledge, experience, skills and abilities for the specialty procedures registered nurse position:

Specialty Procedures Registered Nurse

Education and Licensing:

· Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing required, Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)-preferred

· Registered Nurse- RN - Current license to practice in the State of California required.

· Basic Life Support Certification-BLS- required.

· Advanced Cardiac Life Support- ACLS- required.

· Pediatric Advanced Life Support-PALS- required.

· Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) within 60 days of employment.

Knowledge and Experience:

The following combinations or knowledge and experience are required and/or desired:

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Peri-Operative, Medical-Surgical, Emergency, or critical care nurse or equivalent, within a general acute care hospital setting

· Additional experience as a nurse in an acute psychiatric setting, preferred.

· Three or more years previous experience working in a team healthcare environment, preferred.

· Experience working in a multi-specialty Pre-op/PACU/GI, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center, acceptable on a year-for-year substitution for general acute care hospital experience on a case-by-case review basis. This level of experience is typically achieved in approximately one to three years. Three years preferred.

· Interns or employees that have successfully completed a formal or continuing education training program focused on Pre-op/Peri-Op/PACU/GI will be considered and are eligible for substitution of one (1) year-for-year experience based on a case-by-case review of the program content.

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary to tactfully, kindly interact with diverse health professionals, physicians and patients/clients to include:

· Demonstrated knowledge of ASPAN Standards and infection control practices

· Must have a working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards.

· Current knowledge regarding equipment utilized in the PACU.

· Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communications, functional supervision/ delegation and human relations is required.

· Must be a flexible, creative individual who is open to change along with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

· Requires the ability to operate and trouble-shoot PACU equipment.

· Computer skills are required.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

· Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.

· Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.

· Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.

· Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.

· Vision: see details of objects at close range.

· Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.

· Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.

· Lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 - $58.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• JCAHO accredited facility
• Operating room
• PACU

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Operating Room: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)
• PALS Certification (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person